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Reign of James l Begins
James l's reign was characterized by his disregard of Parliament's authority and Parliament's subsequent anger at his refusal to consult it on the levying of new taxes. Though Parliament never confronted James l the animosity between Parliament and the monarchy would continue with James l's successors. image source:
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Petition of Right
After Charles l agreed to abide by the Petition of Right the powers of the monarchy became much more limited. New loans and taxes required the approval of Parliament, citizens could not be imprisoned without due process, and soldiers could not be forcefully housed in peoples' home. image source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Petition_of_Right.jpg -
English Civil War
The civil war between Parliament's Roundheads and Charles l's Cavaliers led to not only the execution of the English king but the removal of the monarchy for several years. image source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Battle_of_Naseby.jpg -
Reign of Charles ll Begins
After the death of Oliver Cromwell, England was once again willingly to be ruled by a monarchy. The ascension of Charles ll to the throne restored the English monarchy to its state of being before the English Civil War. image source:
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Reign of James ll Begins
Soon after coming to power James ll dissolved Parliament after it refused to repeal the Test Act. He further alienated his subjects by appointing Catholics to positions of power and imprisoning several leaders of the Anglican Church, image source:
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The Glorious Revolution
During the Glorious Revolution, William of Orange took over the throne from James ll, ending the later's attempts to rule as an absolute monarch. image source:
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Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights further limited the powers of the monarchy and guaranteed the civil liberties of England's privileged classes. image source:
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