1. England and the Glorious Revolution Parliament Limits the English Monarchy
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2. Elizabeth I ( ) 34 34

3. Elizabeth I English queen Early life/background
Daughter of Henry VIII and second wife Anne Boleyn
Grew up in the midst of the Protestant Reformation in England
Took over the throne in time of turmoil after Catholic sister Mary died. 35 35

4. Elizabeth I Achievements
Brought together England after religious turmoil - temporarily reconciled different protestants and catholics
English golden age
Ex. Shakespeare
Valued the loyalty and dedication of her subjects - to keep peace
Beat Spanish Armada (1588) 36 36

5. Elizabeth I Legacy “Virgin Queen” since she never married
England at a high point and developing world power
Crown passed to cousin the Stuarts (James I and Charles I) who did not believe in compromising with the Puritans in Parliament
Led later to a civil war ( ) and brief overthrow of the monarchy 37 37

6. Bloodless Revolution in England Timeline- the struggle between King and Parliament
1603 – James I takes the throne in England
1629 – Charles I dissolves Parliament
1642 – English Civil War begins
1649 – Charles I is executed at the end of the Civil War: Oliver Cromwell sets up dictatorship and rules England
Parliament brings back the monarchy: Charles II is crowned king (the Restoration)
1688 – The Glorious Revolution takes place – bloodless overthrow of James II
1689 – Parliament passes the English Bill of Rights. A constitutional monarchy is established which laws limit the monarch’s power.