English Revolution

Charles I Comes to Power

Mar 27, 1625

The English Revolution would have never begun had Charles not imposed unfair practices upon his nations.

Petiton of Right

Jan 1, 1628

A petition rejected by the King who then dissolved parliament.

Riot at St. Giles Cathedral

Sep 28, 1637

King Charles attack on Scotland

Mar 28, 1639

Charles imposes the Anglican Prayer Book on the Scottish which leads to the Bishops' wars.

"Pacification of Berwick"

Nov 28, 1639

The "Pacification of Berwick" is signed which ended the First Bishops' War.

Rump Parliament

Jan 1, 1642

A rump parliament is left when royalists leave in support of the king.

King's Trial

Jan 20, 1649

Charles is tried and found guilty of regicide.

Execution of Charles

Jan 30, 1649

Cromwell Dissolves Paraliament

Jan 28, 1655

Parliament Called Back

Nov 28, 1656

Humble Proposition

Apr 28, 1657

A last effort by parliament to reconcile with the king on the basis of a constitution. Offered monarchy to him, as well as included rights of parliament.

Humble Proposal Rejected and Parliament Dissolved

Jan 28, 1658

Death of Cromwell

Sep 28, 1658