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Period of Transition
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James I becomes King of England and Ireland
During the reign of James' predecessor Elizabeth I, England is a strong united country, with a temporary solution to it's religious problems. James' ignorance of the problem's, which were still in need of long term planning, caused the situation to highten, and led to violent conflicts his successor would have to deal with, -
Petition of Right
Political and religious reasons combine with the authoritarian rule of Charles I, leading members of Parliament, whose voice is increasingly suppressed, to make a list of grievances addressing the ways in which Charles has violated previously existing laws. -
Charles I disolves Parliament
Charles I disbands Parliament so as to not have to agree to their conditions and decides he's going to rule on his own. This requires making peace with Catholic enemies and tightening finance, so the King can rule absolutely. -
Charles I forced to recall Parliament, Long Parliament
War with Scotland, over Charles new prayer book, forces him to call back Parliament since he needs their funding. He is still unlikely to really meet the conditions asked of him. -
Charles I executed
After war with Parliament and troops lead by Oliver Cromwell, Charles I is deposed and executed. Leaving England under Cromwell's Puritan dictatorship. -
Monarchy Restored
Cromwell dies, and Charles II, son of Charles I, retunrs to England were he is accepted as King -
Imposition of William III and Mary II
Charles II's brother James II has made himself so unpopular with his Catholic practices, that Parliament invites his Dutch relative William III and Mary II to England, to rule in his stead. They bring with them Dutch Republican practices and are ready to accept a limited rule agreement with Parliament.
