The English Civil War

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  • I Do

    King Charles I married Henrietta Marie, daughter of Henry IV.

  • Dismissal

    Charles I dismisses Parliament.

  • Recalled

    Reluctantly, Charles recalled Parliament because he needed money.

  • Crowned

    Charles I is crowned Kind of Scottland.

  • Cromwell

    For the second time, Oliver Cromwell was elected into Parliament. He criticized tax levels and the corruption very openly.

  • Petition

    The Grand Remonstrance was a long list of grievances from patliament to the king. It was presented to Charles I. He declined every request.

  • War Prep

    Charles I sent his wife to gain Catholic support and trade for arms.

  • Surrender

    Charles I surrenders to Scottland.

  • Second Surrender

    Charles I's first capitol surrenders to Parliament

  • The Rump

    Rump Parliament began.

  • Termination!

    Rump Parliament had Charles I beheaded... He died.