1. English Civil War How a Constitutional Government was formed CONSTITUTIONALISM

2. I. Background Magna Carta 1215 Development of Parliament (14 th cent.) & Common Law Petition of Right 1628 (Charles I) Charles offended Puritans –upheld rituals of the Anglican Church –tried to force the Presbyterian Scots to accept a version of the Anglican prayer book –Scotts rebelled –Charles brought Parliament back to raise money

3. II. War Topples a King 1641, Parliament passed laws to limit royal power (Long Parliament) –Charles attempt to arrest leaders outraged a mob of Londoners Charles fled north near his supporters 1642-1649 English Civil War –Charles supporters Royalists (Cavaliers) vs Parliament supporters Roundheads

4. III. Oliver Cromwell Oliver Cromwell –Puritan general captured Charles –tried him for treason –sentenced him to death Cromwell’s Rule –abolished the monarchy and the House of Lords –established commonwealth then quickly turned into a military dictator –took over Ireland “Mr. Happy”

5. “Mr. Happy” and his Civilization Puritan Morality –reform society –abolished sinful activities dancing, theater and sporting events –religiously tolerant to all but Catholics

6. IV. Restoration and Revolution Background –after Cromwell’s death government collapsed –new Parliament selected Charles II reigns –restored the monarchy –habeas corpus passed unlawful imprisonment

7. V. Glorious Revolution “The Bloodless Revolution” James II –displayed his Catholicism –appointed several Catholics to high office –his son was Catholic, his daughter Mary was Protestant –son in law: William of Orange was Protestant 7 members of Parliament invited William and Mary to overthrow James –James fled to France

8. New Monarchy William and Mary put in place a constitutional monarchy, that limited the ruler’s power, as well as a Bill of Rights