1. WHII: SOL 6c Restoration and Glorious Revolution

2. Commonwealth After the death of Charles I, Parliament abolished the monarchy, the House of Lords, and the Church of England Established the Commonwealth of England under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell

3. Challenges Commonwealth faced many challenges – Supporters of Charles II attacked England thru Scotland and Ireland – Cromwell took harsh measures against Irish Catholics – Levellers thought that poor men should have equal say in government – Puritans had a new level of control, passed laws that influenced social and moral behavior

4. The Restoration 1658-Cromwell dies Many people were tired of strict military rule and Puritan ways 1660, Parliament invited Charles II to return to England from exile Charles II was a very popular ruler, reestablished the Church of England, accepted the Petition of Right, shrewd when dealing with Parliament (had secret Catholic sympathies)

5. Glorious Revolution James II-Charles’ brother became king in 1685 James practiced his Catholic faith openly, suspended laws, and appointed Catholics to high offices 1688-James’ daughter Mary and her husband William III from Orange were invited to become the rulers of England **Mary and her husband were Protestant

6. Glorious Revolution Mary and her husband arrived in England, James fled to France This bloodless overthrow is known as the Glorious revolution Before they were crowned William and Mary had to agree to several acts passed by Parliament, known as the English Bill of Rights

7. English Bill of Rights Ensured the superiority of Parliament over the monarchy Required the monarch to summon Parliament regularly Gave the House of Commons the “power of the purse” or control over spending King or Queen could no longer suspend laws No Catholic could sit on the Throne

8. English Bill of Rights Reinstated traditional rights of Englishmen – Trial by jury – No cruel and unusual punishments – Habeas Corpus – Toleration Act granted limited religious freedom to Puritans, Quakers, and other dissenters Glorious Revolution resulted in a limited monarchy: a constitution or legislative body limits the powers of a monarch

9. Development of the rights of Englishmen The restoration of Charles II Development of political parties/factions Glorious Revolution (William and Mary) Increase of parliamentary power and decrease of royal power English Bill of Rights of 1689