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Period: Jan 1, 1485 to
Rulers
England was ruled by Tudor Monarchs. They believed in the divine right. -
Queen dies
Queen Elizabeth dies in 1603. Her heir was James Stuart. -
Charles I Inherits the throne.
He behaved like an absolute monarch. He wanted money and imprisoned people without trial -
Tax raises and summoning parliament.
Charles I raised taxes so he could become the head of the government. -
Charles I signs the petition
Charles I signed the petition to stop raising taxes but 11 years later he ignored it and ruled the nation without parliament. -
Anglican prayer book
King Charles tried to impose the book but they revolted and when doing that Charles had to summon Parliament in 1640. -
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Long Parliament
The actions of this Parliament triggered the greatest political revolutions in English history. -
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Civil war
The civil war lasted from 1642-1651 -
King killed
Charles was killed by the people of his town. -
Challenges
Cromwell suppressed the Levelers and took the position of Lord protector.
