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Period: 1509 to 1547
The Reign of Henry VIII
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1517
The Ninety-Five Theses
Written by Martin Luther to criticize the indulgences of Catholicism. -
1522
Translation of the Bible in German
Martin Luther translated the Bible in German. -
1526
Creation of the Tyndale Bible
Created by William Tyndale who translated the Bible in English. -
1527
The King's Great Matter
The process in which Henry VIII wanted to divorce with his first wife Catherine of Aragon. -
1529
Rejection of The King's Demand of Divorce by The Pope
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1533
The Marriage with Ann Boleyn
Even if the Pope was against it, he still married Ann Boleyn. -
1533
Excommunication of the King
Since Henry VIII married Ann Boleyn without the authorization of the Pope, he has been excommunicated. -
1534
The Act of Supremacy and Break with Rome
Henry VIII proclaimed himself to be the "supreme head of the Church" so he could divorce, which created a rupture with the Roman Catholic Church. -
1537
Mary I, First Queen of England
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1537
Permission of The English Bible
Since the King broke with Rome and has power over Church, the King allowed an English Bible instead of a latin one -
Period: 1545 to 1541
The Council of Trent
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1547
Edward VI Becomes King
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Period: 1547 to 1499
King Edward VI Reign
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Period: 1553 to 1558
Mary I Reign
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Period: 1555 to 1558
The Burning of Protestants
That is where the surname of "Bloody Mary" comes from, since she executed some of her subjects for being Protestants. -
1558
Queen Elizabeth I
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Period: 1558 to
Elizabeth I Reign
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1559
Act of Uniformity
Every Church had to use the Book of Common Prayer and people were fined if they did not attend to Anglican service. -
1559
Act of Supremacy
Elizabeth I proclaimed herself as the "Supreme Governor of the Church of England" -
Period: 1559 to 1563
New Legislation
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1563
The 39 Articles of Faith
Stated the doctrine of the Church, a new ecclesiology, doctrine of Salvation and definition of sacraments and mass. -
1569
The Northern Rebellion
Catholics attempted to replace Elizabeth I by Mary (the Queen of Scotts) -
1570
Excommunication of Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I is excommunicated by the Pope for religious disagreements -
1571
The 1571 Treasons Acts
Considering that is was a treason to say that the Queen was not legitimate to rule over England and Wales -
Period: 1577 to
Protestant Repression
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1581
The 1581 Act
A form of oppression for the Queen's subjects to obey her, it was forbidden to do anything related to Catholicism. -
The Babington Plot
Some young Catholics attempted to kill Elizabeth I to replace her with Mary Stuart. -
Execution of Mary of Scots
She was accused of tempting to kill Elizabeth I. -
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
Spain intended to invade England with this ship but failed. -
A New King: James I
After the death of Elizabeth I, another royal member had to succeed to the crown. However, without any heir or close family members, the throne remains to her cousin James I who was already King of Scotland. -
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James I Reign
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The Gunpowder Plot
A small group of Catholics reunited an planned to blow up Parliament where the King was in. However, their conspiracy was discovered and the plan failed. -
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The Thirty Year's War
A series of war happened between 1618 to 1648 most starting because of a religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. -
A Need of Money
The King asked money from Parliament to finance the war he intended towards Spain. However, Parliament refused so the King dissolved it. -
A New King
After the death of James I, his direct heir and son Charles I inherited the throne. -
Death of James I
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Charles I Reign
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The Petition of Rights
Against the taxation of the King, Parliament wanted the King to recognize it was illegal as well as assuming that there was limits to his powers. The King signed it reluctantly. -
The Three Resolutions
These resolutions claimed that anyone who tried to put disorder into the reforms against the Church of England was an enemy of the kingdom and that to try to convince the king to collect custom duty without Parliament's authorization was an act of open defense. -
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The Personal Rule
This eleven years period is dedicated to the time when the King ruled without calling Parliament. -
The Manipulation of The King
The King tried to blend the Church of Scotland with the Church of England which created a public discontent as well as an opposition from Scotland. -
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The Scottish Crisis
The major reason of this conflict was Charles I religious changes without the consent of the Church of Scotland. -
The Scottish National Covenant Signed
This petition aims at opposing the King's religious policies as well as claiming the independence of the Church of Scotland to be maintained. -
The King Called Parliament After Eleven Years
This event marks the end of the personal rule since the King called Parliament after eleven years. -
Peace Treaty Signed
Called "The Treaty of Ripon" required Wales to pay for the loss of the Scot's since they lost the battle. -
A Battle Between England and Scotland
Scotland invaded England and remained victorious which led to a peace treaty. -
Revolt in Ireland
An armed revolt broke in Ireland, the King implemented a plantation policy which aimed at taking the land of Irish Catholics by English and Scottish Protestant colonists. -
Military Act Passed
This act passed by Parliament in order to place the army under the control of a general appointed by Parliament. -
The Grand Remonstrance
This document voted by Parliament intended to reduce the power of the Church which is said to be too abusive. -
Intrusion in Parliament
Charles I accused some members of Parliament were against the Queen wanted to reprimand them but Parliament refused. Nevertheless, the King marched into the House of Commons with troops and attempted to arrest them. -
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The Civil Wars
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War on Parliament
The King declared war on Parliament. -
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The Fist Civil War
The First Civil War was a conflict between the Royalist and the Parliamentarians. -
Creation of The New Army
Parliament created a new army called "The New Model Army" composed of 22 000 men. -
The Battle of Naseby
This battle marks the victory of the Parliamentarians. -
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The Second Civil War
A second Civil War started mostly after the King's decision to seize the New Model Army. -
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The Interregnum
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The Commonwealth
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Execution of the King
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The Birth of the Common Wealth
After the execution of the King, Monarchy and the House of Lords are abolished which led England to be a Commonwealth. -
A Lord Protector
This position is not the same as a King but still has capital rights such as the executive power, controlling the military and ruling with the help of the legislative power. -
The Instrument of Government
The first and only constitution written in England. -
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Olivier Cromwell
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End of the Commonwealth
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The Cromwellian Protectorate
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The Declaration of Breda
This declaration promised a general amnesty, the continuation of a religious toleration and a shared power with Parliament. It is also a mark of the end of the Protectorate. -
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Charles II Reign
Direct heir and son of Charles I. -
Act of Uniformity
This act claimed that all misters had to swear to conform to the Book of Common Prayer. -
The Popish Plot
This plot was a rumor of a plot organized to kill Charles II and replace him by James II, his Catholic brother by the French. -
James II as King
After the death of Charles II, the throne remains to his brother. -
The Glorious Revolution
Parliament invited the King's son in law to invade England and became King William III. -
The Bill of Rights
This text limited the power of the monarch which was never done before as well as sharing the rights for Parliament and the population. -
The Act of Settlement
This act claimed that after the death of William III, only a Protestant succession was possible since he did not have any heir. -
The Act of Union
This act linked England, Wales and Ireland by the creation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain.