Important Dates and Facts: Stuart Monarchy and the Commonwealth : English Civil War: Puritans (Roundheads) versus Royalists (Cavaliers) Charles I, Stuart executed by act of Parliament in The Commonwealth, Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector : Richard Cromwell
Dates and Facts: Glorious Revolution 1660: The Restoration of Charles II. 1685: James II, Charles’ unpopular Catholic brother ascends the throne. 1688: The Glorious Revolution. Routing of James II from the throne by William of Orange and Mary (daughter of James II) : William and Mary’s joint rule : Queen Anne, Stuart, second daughter of James II, sister of Mary.
Dates and Facts: The Hanovers : George I, German Prince leaves England to her own devices. Rise of modern constitutional monarchy : Prime Minister Robert Walpole Cabinet ministers as the Executive; Parliament as Legislative branches of government. Parliament responsible to the electorate.