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Political power in England
In the 1600s, Political power in england took a different turn. English monarchs tried to increase royal authority while Parliament steadily expanded its own influence -
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Charles and the Parliament
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Elizabeth's Death
Elizabeth Died childless. Her heir was her relative James Stuart, the king of Scotland. -
The Tudors work with Parliament
From 1485 to 1603, England was ruled by Tudor monarchs -
Who inherited the throne
In 1625, Charles I inherited the throne. Charles behaved like an absolute monarch. He imprisoned his enemies and took large amounts of money from everyone. -
Parliament responses
Charles needs money to raid Scotland, so he wants taxes to be raised. Parliament can raise taxes so he calls a meeting. -
parliament responses
Parliament wanted Charles to sign the Petition of Right, he did not sign the petition. After he stopped communications with Parliament -
Anglican prayer book
Charles tried to impose the Anglican prayer book on Scotland. The Anglican prayer book is a book made up of short prayers. -
The Long Parliament begins
Parliament became known as the Long Parliament because it lasted until 1653. Its actions caused the greatest political revolution in English History. -
Summoning the Parliament again
Charles had to call another meeting with Parliament to get funds suppressed in Scotland, but Parliament refused -
The king is executed
Charles faced his enemies and he did not fear them. He placed his head on the block and on a agreed signal the executioner severed the Kings neck -
civil war
The civil war lasted from 1642 to 1651
