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How did England become a Constitutional Monarchy
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Death of Elizabeth
She had a lot of debt leaving her successor to deal with it.
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/tudor-england/elizabeth-i-and-finances/ -
James I
He took the throne after queen Elizabeth died. He struggled with the debt left behind by the queen, and ruled until he died.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-I-king-of-England-and-Scotland -
Charles I
He was the king after his brother died. He needed money so he signed a petition with the parliament, but later ignored it.
https://www.royal.uk/charles-i-r-1625-1649 -
Autumn law 1641
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English civil war
It was over monarchy and the parliament
http://www.history.com/topics/british-history/english-civil-wars -
Charles II
He restored the monarchy when he was king.
http://www.britannia.com/history/monarchs/mon49.html -
Civil war over
Oliver Cromwell helped the parliament and rearrange the arm and won. -
Oliver Cromwell
He was the leader of the war and at the end he was made king. He signed a deal with the parliament. He made the first constitution, but after he tore it and became a military dictator.
http://www.olivercromwell.org/time_line.htm -
Habeas Corpus passed
Everyone had a fair trial.
http://www.constitution.org/eng/habcorpa.htm -
James II
He became king and became hated because he broke the English laws. He made kids learn the catholic ways and was overthrown.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-II-king-of-Great-Britain -
Glorious Revolution
When they overthrew the king
https://www.britannica.com/event/Glorious-Revolution -
William and Mary
They agreed to the parliaments terms and began to rule.
http://www.britannia.com/history/monarchs/mon51.html -
English bill of rights
It was made to limit the royal power.
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/17th_century/england.asp