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The Tudor monarchs controlled Parliament tactfully. Henry VIII and Elizabeth I recognized and respected its role in government.
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James I became king and immediately had problems with Parliament.
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James scolded Parliament after he claimed they had seized royal power. Parliament responds to him with a declaration of their own rights. As his reign was soming to an end, James gave in to Parliament
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Charles dissolves Parliament after they tried to expand powers to deal with an economic crisis.
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Parliament produced the Petition of Right 1628. LAter, they are dissolved after they clash with Charles over what they charge are violations of the document.
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Long Parliament faced economic problems and invasions by Scotland. They were forced to call Parliament by Charles and became known as The Long Parliament that worked to steadily expand its power. Eventually, Charles struck back and adopted the motto, "Give Caesar his Due."
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The war breaks out between Parliament (Roundheads) and Charles I (Cavaliers). The forces, led by Oliver Cromwell, eventually won.
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Charles I is executed.
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Parliament abolished the monarchy and House of Lords. Also, they ruled as a commonwealth with Cromwell as leader.
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Problems stirred within the nation and the Commonwealth fell apart upon Cromwell's death in 1658. Groups that favored monarchy began to gain power.
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Charles II worked with Parliament to repair the nation. However, he clashed with Parliament when he worked to restore Catholicism.
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Charles dissolved Parliament and built the monarchy's power.
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William and Mary became England's monarchs with the blessing of Parliament. They are provided that they agree to very limited powers under Parliament's domination.
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James II, the successor of Charles II, continued to push for Catholic power and incited a backlash. He then fleed England in 1688.
