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Period: Jan 1, 1485 to
Tudor's Rule
The Tudor Monarchy might have believed in divine right, but they disagreed with the new Parliament which had much more power than the old one, and still not as much power as the King. Along with this, King Henry VIII of the Tudor family broke ties with the Roman Catholic Church and transformed his country into Protestants. The Parliament did not believe that the King should have the power to change a country's religion, but later signed an act marking the King as the head of the Church. -
England Takes Charge
While Louis was in absolute power in France, England a different path in their goal to rise to power. They introduced one of the first Monarch and Government ruling countries.King Charles rose their power by becoming head of the Anglican church and Parliament spread their influence. This was a new concept that really changed many people’s views, because they felt like their country was no longer being ruled independently. -
End of a Reigne
In 1603 Queen Elizabeth died childless, this meant the end of the Tudor family monarchy, which led to James Stuart ruling over England. Unlike the Tudors, the Stuarts had a lot of difficulty when dealing with the Parliament. This led to years of clashing between the two, many in situations where King James wanted money for wars and foreign policy. The new King also had to face the religious struggles going on inside his own country and the recover from the ruenes that King Elizabeth left him in. -
Charles I Inherits the Throne
King Charles I was the air to the throne after his father James Stuart died, but if you where not paying attention you wouldn't have thought the Kings changed. King Charles I ruled just like his father, he believed in absolute monarchy and squeezing the nation for every penny it was worth. He also kept Parliament in the back of his mind and made sure they would not disturb his rule. This led to the King imprisoning foes without trial and starting as many wars as he could. -
King Charles I Needs Help
Because of all the money King Charles was spending to support wars and buy novelties, he was forced to turn to Parliament for financial help. He requested for the freedom to tax as much as he wants whenever he wants. Of course the Parlement shot this idea down and instead approached him with the Petition of Right which stated that the King had to ask for permission from Parliament to tax.He refused to sign. -
No More Parliment?
In 1629 King Charles I dissolved Parliament which lasted about 11 years. During this time England formed bitter enemies that were mainly religious, and one type that stuck out were the Puritans. -
Anglican Prayer Book
Charles and Luad tied to disrupt the Scottish by forcing the Anglican prayer book upon them. To no surprise the Scots rebelled and once again King Charles had to turn to the Parliament for help. This Led to the Parlements own revolt! -
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Long Parlement
After King Charles was forced to seek help financially from the Parliament, they revolted. Their time of revolt was known as the Long Parliament due to the fact that they would have short sounds of power here and there. This not only led to the corruption of the country, but also led to a lot of killings. Parliament tried and executed the chief ministers including Archbishop Laud. -
Charles Lashes Back
Charles did not allow himself and his followers to be man handled by the Parliament, so he lashed back at their revolt. This led to the English Civil War, and left the country in ruins. -
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English Civil War
The problems with Parliament and the King led to the worst situation possible, Civil War. Unlike many other countries, England's forces of revolution were just as powerful as the King's supporters, Although many who supported King Charles expected an easy and quick victory, the revolters put up a fight, but after the genius Oliver Cromwell took over there was no doubt who would win. Within a few years the Parlement had the King in their hands. -
The King's Execution
The Parliament had prevailed and had King Charles in their hands. What they chose to do with him led to execution. His unthinkable acts of absolutism, were confessed by himself as he called out his acts of killing religiously. -
Parliament passed a new law
Under the order of Oliver Cromwell ruler of the common law parliament passed a new law. The law was to send all of the Catholics western to Ireland to make the country strictly protestant. -
Loosing Grip on England
After Oliver Cromwell banished all of the Catholics England thrived, but for a short amount of time. Cromwell's rule came to an end after he died, and many became numb to the Puritan ways. That not only left the country without a leader, but with the people unhappy. -
Charles returns
The new elected parliament invited Charles to return from exile. They spent a decade without a king. When Charles returned he was greeted by cheering crowds in London. -
James II Takes Over
After KIng Charles II died, James II took over as King, in a country that was already having religious complications it was not the best for him to be Catholic. He began to suspend laws and slowly change most of England to Catholic. This put a lot of fear in the Protestants because they thought he would restore the Roman Catholic Church. -
Parliament invited James II daughter
The new parliamentary leaders invite James II daughter Mary and her Dutch husband to become the new rulers of England. When they landed their army in 1688 this forced James II to fle to France. -
Several Acts being Passed
Before William and Mary can go in throne parliament had to pass several acts. These acts became known as the English Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights ensured the surperiority of Parliament monarchy.
