Civil War to the Glorious Revolution

1625

Nov 1, 1625

King Charles I became king. He also tried to govern according to divine right.

1628

Nov 1, 1628

Petition of Rights
In England people forced King Charles to sight the Petition of Rights

1642

Nov 1, 1642

English Civil War begins

1646

Nov 1, 1646

Parliament gains all of the control of the government

1647

Nov 1, 1647

Charles I is executed. Marital law, rule by the military.

1658

Nov 1, 1658

Richard Cromwell's father died and he took over the government when he died

1660

Nov 1, 1660

Parliament brings back the monarchy: Charles II crowned king (The Restoration)

1685

Nov 1, 1685

James II takes power, absolutism returns

1688

Nov 1, 1688

William and Mary take power, Glorious Revolution

1689

Nov 1, 1689

English Bill of Rights passed