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Death of Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth I was considered by many to have been one of the greatest monarchs of her time. She ruled for 44 years and left her throne to James I. More on Elizabeth I -
James I becomes king.
James I succeeded the English throne after the death of Queen Elizabeth who then leaded the country for 22 years. Fun fact: King James I was most likely homosexual. -
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The rule of King James I
King James I ruled over England for 22 years from Queen Elizabeth's death, to his own. -
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Rule of King Charles I
During the rule of Charles I war was broken out throughout the country. -
Charles I gets the throne
After the death of King James I, Charles I takes over the kingdom. -
The Petition of Rights
Parliament presented Charles I with the Petition of Rights after he called Parliament back into session. It stated 4 basic rules. 1, he would not imprison subjects without due cause. 2, he would not levy taxes without Parliament's consent. 3, he would not house soldiers in private homes. 4, he would not impose martial law in peacetime. He signed it but refused to follow it as it "went against the beliefs of absolute monarchy." -
Charles I dissolves parliament
In 1629, King Charles I "permanently" dissolved Parliament. -
Charles I calls Parliament back into session
Charles I called Parliament back into session in 1640 for more funds because of the ongoing war. -
Laws of the Autumn of 1641
In 1641 Parliament passed a handful of laws that limited the king's power which enraged Charles I who attempted to get the members of Parliament arrested. -
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The English Civil War
This was a time in which a large war broke out against those who stayed loyal to Charles I and the Puritans that were loyal to Parliament. These two groups were called the Cavaliers, and the so-called Roundheads. -
General Oliver Cromwell
This general joined the Puritan army and gave them a lasting advantage against the Cavaliers. -
Charles I executed
Charles I was executed on January 30, 1649 for acts of treason -
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Oliver Cromwell rules England
Oliver Cromwell ruled England for 5 years after having Charles I executed.
