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England: Post-Queen Elizabeth
After the death of Queen Elizabeth (who never married nor had children), James VI was crowned King James I of England -
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Protestants under James I Reign
Protestants leave England due to James I focusing on the Anglican Church -
Charles I is Crowned
Succeeding James I, Charles I (r. 1626 - 1649) becomes king. -
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Charles I Rules Alone
Charles I attempts to rule without Parliament in his way, and does so for 12 years until Scots revolt, and Charles I runs out of resources -
Protestants Worry Over Catholics
Charles makes peace with France (1629) and Spain (1630), concerning Brits that he was too friendly with Roman Catholics. -
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Charles I and Long Parliament
After calling Parliament in 1940 to help with the Scottish revolt, Britain is run by a limited monarchy with Charles I sharing power with Parliament for 20 years (what was known as Long Parliament) -
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English Civil War
Charles I invades Parliament trying (and failing) to arrest those who opposed him, causing Parliament to give itself the right to have their own army, ensuing England in a civil war between the Cavaliers (supporters of the King) and the Roundheads (Parliament supporters).