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A Limited Monarchy
The end of the glorious revolution created a new type of government called limited monarchy which was a way to limit the monarch's high power. but they had to obey the law and govern side by side with parliament. the limited monarchy in england was a dramatic change. -
Queen Elizabeth I
When elizabeth was put under rule she gained controll of parlimaent. she banned topics for disscusion such as foreign policy or the queens marriage. beacuse she did such a wonderful job controlling parliment, it made her a popular and successful ruler. -
James I
James I took the english throne in 1603. He had agreed to rule according to the English Laws and customs but soon, he was lecturing Parliament about divine rights. He clashes with the parlement over money and foreign policies. James gort rid of Parliament and decided to collect taxes on his own. -
Charles I
Charles raised taxes to call Parliament to meet. He then signs a patition of rights which does not allow the king to raise taxes without Parliaments concent or from sending people to jail without legal justicfications. He removed Parliament in 1629 for 11 years. He then went by his own rules, not respecting the order from Parliament. -
Parliament Responds
By 1628, however, Charles I really need to raise taxes to summon taxes. Before voting any funds, Parliament insisted that Charles signed the Petition of Right. -
Charles Petition
Charles did sign the petition, requested by Parliament but he then dissolved Parliament in 1629, leaving him the total monarch. -
Anglican Prayer Book
In 1637, Charles and Laud tried to impose the american prayer book on scotland. The Calvinist scots revolted to get funds to minimize the Scottish rebellion. -
King Calls Parliaments
In 1637, Charles and Laud tried to impose the american prayer book on scotland. The Calvinist scots revolted to get funds to minimize the Scottish rebellion. Charles then summoned Parliament but when they met, Parliament revolted. -
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The Long Parliament Begins
It was known as the long Parliament because it lasted about 13 years. This activated the largest political revolution in english history. In a growing struggle with Charles I Parliament tried and killed his chief minister and it declared that Parliament could not be dissolved without its own permission. -
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Enlgish Civil War
The Cavaliers supported King Charles I. They were well trained and wealthy and the Roundhead fought for Parliamnet. Their leader was a skilled general and he organized their fighting tactics. -
Cromwell’s Army
Cromwell’s army defeated the Cavaliers in multiple battles. By 1647, the king was in the hands of Parliamentary forces. -
A King Execution
After a while, Parliament had enough power to put the King Charles I on trial. His punishment was death. This was the first time a king or queen had been tried and executed by his own people. This clear message sent by Parliament shows that no ruler has absolute power and can ignore the law. -
Cornwell and Commonwealth
After Charles I was killed, the House Of Commons ended monarchy, House Of Lords and the established Church Of England. That made England a republic known as commonwealth under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell -
Parliament passed a law
Parliament passed a law removing most catholics to land in West Ireland. Any Catholics that refused to go were killed on site. -
Puritans: A Sobering Influence
The goal of putans was to remove godlessness it gained them a new voice in society. The english civil war took in a social revolution as well as a political one. Parliament made a series of laws to make sure that sundays were put for religious use and anyone and anyone over 14 who was caught disobeying the lord's day would be fined. Puritans felt that every christian should be able to read the bible rich or poor to spread religious knowledge they encouraged education for everyone. -
Lord Protector
In 1653, as it grew harder to keep others in order, Cromwell decided to change his title to Lord Protector. From then on, he ruled as a virtual dictator in the army. -
Commonwealth Begins And Ends
Abolishing the monarchy, Parliament ruled as a commonwealth with cromwell. Problems plagued the nation and commonwealth falls apart when Cromwell dies in 1658. -
The Commonwealth Ends
When oliver cromwell died, the puritans lost their hold on England. Many did not like the military rule they were under and the strict puritan ways. In 1660 a new parliament was elected and invited charles the II to return to england from exile. England's “kingless decade” ended with the return of monarchy. -
Charles II
Charles II worked with Parliament to fix the destroyed nation. He began to clash with Parliament when he tried to restore catholicism. In 1678, he got rid of Parliament and builds the monarchy of power. He continues to enforce catholic power and fled the country in 1588. -
James II
Charles brother who inherited the throne in 1685. In 1688, Parliament leaders invited James’ protestant daughter, Mary and her husband to become rulers of England. After they took over, James fled to France. When they overthrew James, it was called the Glorious Revolution. -
Monarchy Returns
Charles II worked with Parliament to fix the nation but clashes occurred. he dissolves parliament and builds monarchy power. His successor James II continues to push the catholic power and insights and backlash. James II then fled England in 1688. -
The English Bill of Rights
The english bill of Righs became known when William and Mary had to accept secral acts of Parliament. The Bill of RIghts made sure that Parlament was more powerful than Kings or Queens.