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Stuart Dynasty
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Two Kingdoms Unite
James lV of Scotland crowned James l of England uniting the two kingdoms -
New Power
James l dies, and his son Charles l takes the throne. -
a turn to personal rule
Charles l dissolves parliament and beginning his reign -
Charles l keeping his rule
Charles I marched into the House of Commons and attempted to arrest five leading members of parliament. -
Civil War begins
Civil War begins as Charles I raises his standard at Nottingham -
Surrenders
Charles I surrenders to the Scots -
The Protector
Oliver Cromwell makes himself Lord Protector giving himself powers of a monarch. -
Monarchy Returns
Restoration of the Monarchy under King Charles II -
Mary Stuart Marries
Mary Stuart marries to the Dutch Protestant Prince William of Orange, strengthened William's claim to the English throne. -
James ll comes to power
Charles II dies and his brother James II accedes to the throne, suspends parliament indefinitely -
New Monarchs
William of Orange and his wife Mary II proclaimed king and queen -
English Bill of Rights
English Bill of rights 1689; From now on England's monarchs ruled in partnership with Parliament. -
Act of Settlement
English Act of Settlement secures the Postestant Succession placing the House of Hanover in line for the English throne -
England and Scotland become one
England and Scotland officially became one country under the
Act of Union -
End of the Stuart Rule
Anne dies and was succeeded by George, Elector of Hanover, who was proclaimed as George I.