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James I became king of England
James I became king of England because Elizabeth I died -
Charles I followed his father James I to the Throne
Charles stepped down -
Charles I actually ordered an end to the meeting of Parliament
he didn't allow another meeting until 1625 -
Charles I and Parliament grew worse
eventually, the kings enemies in Parliament formed an army. this is how civil war broke out in England -
Charles i called parliament together
when Charles tried to force the protestants Scots to make changes in their religious practices they rebelled. -
The Parliamentary force had their first major battle with the kings forces took place at edgehill
the kings troops fought to save the monarchy -
The kings armies had been defeated, and Charles I found himself a captive
the battle was a draw. In the years, ahead, however, the round- heads and their allies took control. -
Charles was sentenced to death
He was found guilty of treason, which is a betrayal of ones country.
