1. What conflicts might arise?
The “Virgin Queen” Elizabeth I died in 1603 without an heir after 44 years on the throne.
What do think the process was for finding the next King or Queen of England?
What conflicts might arise?

3. James I Becomes King when Elizabeth I dies
Fights with Parliament over taxes & money
Founds Jamestown colony
Survives the Gunpowder Plot assassination attempt

4. Charles I Struggles with Parliament
Signs the Petition of Right - limits rights of the king
After dissolving parliament, a Civil War against the armies of Parliament
Executed for treason

5. Oliver Cromwell Puritan army general Abolishes the monarchy
Rules as a military dictator
Has Charles I executed

6. Rule by the “Rump” Parliament
Puritan reforms for the “nation’s morals”
Religious toleration for the 1st time

7. Charles II Exiled to France during Cromwell’s rule
Restores the monarchy after Cromwell’s death
Dissolves parliament
Known as the “Merry Monarch”

8. James II Brother of Charles II
Roman Catholic, which upset Protestants in England
Struggles with Parliament
Overthrown in the Glorious Revolution – “peaceful”

9. William & Mary Offered the throne by Parliament
Mary is James II daughter
Begins a Constitutional Monarchy
Share power with Parliament

10. What was Oliver Cromwell’s religion?
What was his job before he took power in England?
Why do you think he was able to overthrow the English monarchy?