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The Seventeenth Century
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King James I
He believed in "The true law of free monarchy" and alienated Parliament. -
The Gunpowder Plot
The conspiracy by English Roman Catholic zealots to blow up Parliament and kill James I. -
King Charles I
He fought against the forces of Parliament and will be executed later in life. -
The Ratification of The Petition of Rights
Major English Constitutional document that sets out specific liberties of the common man that the king may not infringe upon. -
The English Civil War
England split into the Royalists (those who supported the crown) and Parliamentarans (those who supported Parliament) and fought to gain control. -
King Charles I Beheaded
The King's execution came as a shock to all of Europe. This execution helped to sustain the Royalist cause for many years to come. -
Oliver Cromwell
A military and political leader known for his involvement in transforming England into a republican commonwealth. Set up the Barebones Parliament -
The Protectorate Era Begins
Established a republican form of government. -
The Restoration Period Begins
Restored the English monarchy. Parliament could no more exist without the Crown than the Crown without Parliament. -
King Charles II
Known as the Restoration King after Cromwell's Commonwealth period. -
The Great London Plague Begins
A major outbreak of disease in England. It resulted in many deaths throughout London and was one of the last widespread outbreaks in London. -
The Great London Fire
This destroyed 80% of the city of London. However, it greatly diminished the Great London Plague. -
King James II
Made provisions for the Decleration of Indulgence which was the first step of establishing freedom of religion in the British Isles. -
The Glorious Revolution
King James II is overthrown by Parliamentarians with an invading army. Marks the end of absolute monarchy and the end of the English Civil War. -
English Bill of Rights Ratified
The re-statement of the Decleration of Rights presented by the Convention Parliament to William and Mary. This is the third pillar to the English Constitution.
