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Period: Jan 1, 1485 to
England Was Ruled by Tudor Monarchs
These Tudors believed in divine right, but still recognized the good in the Parliament. -
Nov 1, 1558
Elizabeth I Gains the Throne
Elizabeth I gains the throne after her sister dies -
Elizabeth I Dies
After 45 years of ruling, Elizabeth I dies -
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Stuart King James I Rules
Stuart King James I rules, becomes king and clashes with parliament. However, by 1625, he gives into parliament. -
Charles I Inherits the Throne
Charles I inherited the throne and was an absolute ruler like his father. He would often imprison criminals without trial and tried to get as much money out of the nation as he could. -
Tax Increase
The parliament was needed because of the need to increase taxes. He had signed a document that didn’t allow him to raise taxes without the parliament -
Parliament Dissolved
A petition was signed and dissolved the parliament -
American Prayer Book Forced on Scotland
Charles and Laud forced the American Prayer book on Scotland. -
Long Parliament
Time of the long parliament because it lasted on and off until 1653 and triggered the greatest political revolution in England -
Civil War
A civil war, like Le Fronde, occurs -
Charles I Leads Troops to the House of Commons
Charles led troops into the House of Commons so they could arrest some of the most radical leaders. However, they escaped through the backdoor and raised their own army. -
Charles Says He is "a martyr of the people."
Charles I said, “I am a martyr of the people,” and he showed no fear and told the executioner that he would give the sign for him to strike. -
Civil War Ends
The war ends, forces of royal power won in France, while in England the forces of revolution triumphed.
