Renaissance

By Cummings17
  • Jan 1, 1509

    Henry VIII begins reign

    Henry VIII begins reign
    Coat of ArmsCentralized governmental system,
    Monarchy more firmly extended over Wales and the western and northern borders.
    Still existing feudal franchises should be crushed. The Tudors
  • Jan 1, 1534

    Henry breaks with Roman Catholic Church

    Henry breaks with Roman Catholic Church
    https://www.schooltube.com/video/123d1074578941487a5f/
  • Jan 28, 1547

    Edward VI reign begins

    Edward VI reign begins
    Only son of Henry VIII & Jane Seymour
    Took throne at 9.
    Died 6 years later.
    Protestant.
  • Jul 1, 1553

    Mary Tudor begins reign

    Mary Tudor begins reign
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXL4WL9y9qg' >Bloody Mary</a> Married Spain's Prince Phillip.
    Names Elizabeth I heir.
  • Jan 1, 1558

    Elizabeth I begins reign

    Elizabeth I begins reign
    Tudor Laws<a http://www.biography.com/people/queen-elizabeth-i-9286133/videos/elizabeth-i-mini-biography-126123587975 Crowned at 25 years old (daughter of Anne Boleyn)
    Supporter of Theatre.
    Huge naval victory against Spanish Armada.
    Virgin Queen.(indecisive)

  • James I begins reign

    James I begins reign
    Authorized and financed King James Bible
    Obsessed with witchcraft.
    Divine Rights of Kings.

  • Charles I begins reign

    Charles I begins reign
    Married Henrietta Maria (French Catholic princess)
    Civil wars (1642-1645) and (1648-1649)
    Trial: "No court has jurisdiction over a monarch!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXgr8L2suUY

  • Interregnum begins

    No monarch.
    Commonweath (1649-1653)
    Protectorate (1653-1660)
    Free elections (1658-1660)

  • Charles II begins reign

    Charles II begins reign
    Returned from exile in Netherlands.
    Restored monarchy.
    Restored Church of England.
    Banned Puritans from Parliament