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Queen Elizabeth I dies
Queen Elizabeth I left a debt for her successor to deal with. -
James I of England becomes the king
Becomes the first king to rule both England and Scotland at once. Also inherited the unsettled issues of Elizabeth -
James I dies
He dies of natural causes -
King Charles I becomes king
Son of James I
took the throne in 1625 -
Petition of rights is created
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Charles I dissolves the parliament
Charles dissolved the Parliament in 1629 and refused to call it back to session -
The laws of Autumn of 1641 is created
The laws limit the royals power -
English Civil War
Fought by supporters and opponents of King Charles [ Cavaliers or Royalists versus Puritan supporters of Parliament ]. At first neither side could get an advantage. In 1644 the Puritans found a leader that could win - Oliver Cromwell. In 1645, Cromwell’s army defeated the Cavaliers. In 1647, the Puritans won and had the King held prisoner. -
Charles I executed
It was revolutionary, never before has a reigning monarch faced a public trial or execution. -
Charles brought to trial
Charles is found guilty for treason and sentenced to death.