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Period: Jan 1, 1485 to
The Tudors Work With Parliment
England was ruled by Tudor monarchs. Although they believed in divine rights, they smartness recognized the value of good relations with Parliament. -
A Century of Revolution Begins
Elizabeth died with no children in 1603. Her successor was her relative James Stuart. The ruling king of Scotland. -
James Stuart
The first Stuart monarch James I, had agreed to rule according to English laws and customs. -
Parliament Response
In 1625, Charles I kepted the throne. Like his father, Charles behaved like an absolute monarch. -
Parliament Response
By 1628, his need to raise taxes forced Charles to summon parliament. -
Parliament Response
Charles did sign the petition, but he then dissolved in the parliament in 1629. For 11 years he ignored the petition and ruled the nation without parliament. -
Parliament Resonse
In 1637, Charles and laud tried to prove the Anglican prayer book on Scotland. -
Parliament Response
To get funds to suppress the Scottish rebellion, Charles once again had to summon the parliament in 1640 -
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The long parliament begins
The 1640 Parliament became known as the long parliament because it lasted on and off until 1653. -
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Fighting a civil war
The civil war that followed lasted from 1642 to 1651. -
Cromwell's Army
Cromwell's army defeated the cavaliers in a series of decisive battles. By 1647, the king was in the hands of the parliament force. -
A king is executed
On a cold January day in 1649, Charles I stood on a scaffold surrounded by his foes.
