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James VI becomes James I
James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England, where he would attempt to set up an absolute monarchy. Needless to say, Parliament didn't really like that. -
Charles I becomes King
Charles I becomes king of England and begins attempts to disolve Parliament. -
Charles I dissolves Parliament
After four years of kingship, Charles I finally manages to disolve Parliament, after which he would rule personally for eleven years. -
Civil War
Civil war breaks out in England after Charles invades Parliament. After seven years of war, Parliement wins, cementing their foothold. -
End of the Long Parliament
The Long Parliament disolved the courts that enforced royal policy and prohibited the king from ever being able to disolve it. -
Test Act Passed
Parliament passed the Test Act which kept Catholics from gaining power in Parliament. It also served to weaken the Catholic Kings. -
William III and Mary II Ascend
William of Orange was welcomed into England as the King to replace James II, who repealed the Test Act. William would work in union with Parliament.
