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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
King John of England was forced to sign this document after he signed away England to the Pope, in fear of being excommunicated, This document limited kings' power. -
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Thirty Years War
This war effected all countires with death and debt. The was started with German Princes shutting down protestant churches, and then others got involved. -
Petition of Right
The Anglican King Charles tried to convert people in Scottland to his relgion, and also did other things to upset the parliment. So, as a result parliment forced him to sign the Petition of Right, which limited his power. (similar to Magna Carta) -
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English Civil War
The war was between parliment and King Charles' forces. The war happened, becasue Charles signed the Petition of Right and then ignored it, so Parliment created an army fought Charles' army. Parliment won. -
King Charles I is killed
Charles I was charged with high treason, and found guilty after Oliver Cromwell and commanders of the New Model Army decided that England could never be at peace until Charles was dead. -
Irish Massacre
Oliver Cromwell led a massacre in Drogdeha, Ireland, to teach the Irish a "lesson" about resisting English control. -
Oliver Cromwell takes title of Lord protector
Oliver Cromwell, the general of Parliment's army took the title of Lord Protector. Parliment was supposed to rule, but eventually- due to greediness- he gained more power. -
Charles II put on the throne
Charles II, the son of King Charles, was put on the throne after Oliver Cromwell died. Charles II was a better king than his father, and was good for England. -
James II was put onto the throne
James II, was the son of Charles II, and took after his grandfather (Charles I). James was a bad ruler, and much like Charles I, he ended up trying to disban Parliment. -
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Glorious Rebellion
Parliment raises and army against King James II, and James flees England. William of Orange and his wife Mary become King and Queen.
