1. Leaders of England in the XVII Century

2. James I

3. After Elizabeth’s death, there is no one to take over the throne. James VI of Scotland comes down and becomes James I of England. Uh-oh, he’s Catholic, Scottish and hates Parliament

4. Charles I

5. Dad dies. Charles gets to become King. Nothing exciting here.

6. Charles I Well, except for this, of course. http://jacobite.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/execution-charles.jpg

7. Cromwell

8. Civil War http://users.moscow.com/khakimian/images/ecw2.jpg

9. Charles II

10. The Restoration General Monck sets up a deal bringing the monarchy back.

11. Charles II Rejoicing at the return of the Merry Monarch http://media.photobucket.com/image/charles%20II/Escursionista/Charles_II_of_England.png

12. James II

13. His brother (Charles II) dies – before Whigs can pass the Bill of Exclusion – Even though he’s Catholic – And married to a Catholic – And has a Catholic son*

14. James II His brother (Charles II) dies – before Whigs can pass the Bill of Exclusion – Even though he’s Catholic – And married to a Catholic – And has a Catholic son* *AAAAGH, oh no, a Catholic son

15. William and Mary

16. The Glorious Revolution Invited by Tories AND Whigs James II flees Act of Settlement (1701) lays down the rules for future succession.