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James I had problems with Parliament over …. Money Religion Foreign Policy
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James’ Foreign Policy problems centered on… Deals with Catholic countries, such as… France Spain
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Charles I needed money, but Parliament made him sign... The Petition of right
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The Petition of Right said... No taxes without the consent of Parliament. No quartering of troops in private homes. No imprisonment without cause.
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Parliament was dismissed by Charles I for... Eleven Years
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Money gained from the people by an old edict, not Parlia. vote. Ship Money
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Two Courts used by Charles I illegally, to by-pass Parliament... Court of High Commission Court of Star Chamber
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Charles’ attempts to force his will on Scotland started a.. War. He tried to force the Scots to accept the Anglican Prayer Book
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The Parliament convened in 1640, became know as the... Long Parliament
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The Long Parliament tried to curb the King’s power by... Executing the King’s ministers; Laud and Stafford. Abolishing the Courts of High Commission and Star Chamber. Taxes can’t be levied without Parliament. Parliament can’t be dissolved. Parliament has to be called every 3 years.
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The Civil War Cavaliers Anglicans and Catholics Rural squires: Land owners Nobility The North and Midlands
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The Civil War Roundheads Mostly Middle- class From towns From Southeastern England Many were Puritans
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Issues of the Civil War Absolutism vs. Constitutionalism Rule of Law / Rule of Man Anglican vs. Puritan
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The Commonwealth The Army ran Parliament, the “Rump” Abolished the monarchy Executed the King England became “The Commonwealth”
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Cromwell abolished Parliament and ruled as “Lord Protector.” Ruled as a military dictator, through The New Model Army.
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The Commonwealth Religious toleration for all (except Catholics) Closed theaters, pubs, forbade music, cards, dancing. Navigation Act, good for trade.
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The Restoration §1660 - Charles II to return as king. §Parliament reaffirms Petition of Right §Charles rules with a council of 5 advisors. §Test Act designed to keep Catholics out of government
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James II §Violation and dismissal of the Test Act. §Continued pro- French policies of Charles. §Married a young Catholic princess who gave birth to a male heir.
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Glorious Revolution 1688 §Mary II and William of Orange invited to on rule together. §Constitutional Monarchy ended Divine Right rule. §Bill of Rights in 1689 - the sovereignty of Parliament.
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