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Queen Elizabeth Dies
Queen Elizabeth died of blood poisoning. A relative of the Tudors from Scotland became king. Conflict in parliament erupted when James I had a view of absolute monarchy. -
King James VI of Scotland unites the two thrones
James VI and I was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the English and Scottish crowns on 24 March 1603 until his death. The kingdoms of England and Scotland were individual sovereign states, with their own parliaments, judiciary, and laws, though both were ruled by James in personal union. -
Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder plot
Guy Fawkes' assassination plot to kill King James I of England and VI of Scotland is thwarted when he tries to blow up the House of Lords -
The union flag is adopted as the National flag of the UK
A new flag to represent this regal union between England and Scotland was specified in a royal decree, according to which the flag of England (a red cross on a white background, known as St George's Cross), and the flag of Scotland (a white saltire on a blue background, known as the Saltire or St Andrew's Cross), would be joined together, forming the flag of Great Britain and first union flag -
Charles I of England
Charles I became King of England on March 27th, 1625. He had this title for 24 years. His last years were when he fought in the English Civil War. -
English Civil War
The English Civil War started in 1642 and ended in 1651. This war led to the execution of Charles I. It also established the republican of commonwealth. -
Thomas Hobbes Writes His Book Leviathon
In this book he expresses his views on the government. He believed that people needed governments to impose order. Also that people in a society should give up some of their freedom to a leader for peace, safety and order. -
Charles II
Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland reigned from 1660 to 1665. A political crisis that came after the death of Cromwell in 1658 resulted in the restoration of the monarchy, and Charles was invited to return to Britain. On the 29th of May he returned to Britian. -
Cavalier Parliament
The Cavalier Parliament of England lasted from 8 May 1661 until 24 January 1679. It was the longest English Parliament, lasting for almost 18 years of the quarter century reign of Charles II of England. It is also known as the Pensioner Parliament. -
John Lock Publishes Treatises on Civil Government
In this book John Locke states that the purpose of government was to protect peoples rights. It also conveyed the importance of fairness in the law. He believed that the government failed to protect the peoples rights. -
Sir Robert Walpole
Sir Robert Walpole, was a British statesman who is generally regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain. Although the position of "Prime Minister" had no recognition in law or official use at the time, Walpole is nevertheless acknowledged as having held the office de facto because of his influence within the Cabinet.
