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Charles Agrees to the Petition of Right
The Petition of Right guaranteed Parliament the power of the purse, which was a significant step away from the king being an absolute monarch. -
Scots Rebel
The Scottish people rebelled against the King forcing the Anglican Book of Common Prayer on them, causing large turmoil in Britain -
Long Parliament Convened
Charles I is unable to defeat the Scots in the field, so he is forced to call parliament to request more funding. -
Charles I invades Parliament
Charles I lost the trust of Parliament, so they demanded the power to command soldiers in the war. Parliament then raises an army of its own, starting the English Civil War -
Charles I Executed
Charles I is executed after losing the war and failing to maintain any support in Parliament, putting Oliver Cromwell in charge -
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Rule of James II
James II was a catholic who discriminated against Anglicans, causing large tensions between him and Parliament. Additionally, his heir was going to be Catholic, which was unacceptable to the largely Anglican Parliament. -
Glorious Revolution
William and Mary are crowned the King and Queen of England after the Glorious Revolution, and they recognize a bill of rights, which insured civil liberties