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Bishops' Wars (1639-40)
Charles I attempted to enforce Anglican governing over the Scottish Church which led to war breaking out. -
The English Civil War (1642-1651)
Throughout all of England there was disagreements in many regards including political and religious. This led to the outbreak of the English Civil War which sought for the death of Charles I -
Restoration of 1660 (1660)
After 11 years of Republican rule the monarchy was restored in May of 1660. The monarchy had been abolished by Oliver Cromwell and he died in 1658. -
King Charles II (1660-85)
King Charles II was a Catholic and ruled for 25 years. The Great Plague of London and the Great Fire of London all happened under his rule. Charles II though re-opening parliament ultimately led down the path for an absolutist governing in his last years. -
Glorious Revolution (1688-89)
With the death of his brother Charles II, King James II took the throne and was met with the Glorious Revolution, where he was deposed. The Revolution set parliament in stone to be the ruling power of Great Britain. -
The Triumph of Constitutionalism (1689)
The triumph for constitutionalism with the set in place parliament led to many new innovations in government. This included the English Bill of Rights which created mostly governing by law and more peoples rights. It meant freedom of religion, right to bear arms -
English Cabinet System (1721-42)
Through the implementation of the cabinet system. Key members of the Parliament became chief ministers of the state. Sir Robert Walpole became the first Prime Minister! Source:
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