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English Revolution
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James I (1603-1625) Hated by Puritans & Catholics Translated the Bible into English (King James Bible) Sponsored exploration Gunpowder plot Catholics tried to assassinate him; failed
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Charles I (1625-1649) Opposed Puritans: they left for America Dissolved Parliament Signed Petition of Right more rights
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English Civil War King Charles I breaks Petition of Right Oliver Cromwell (leader of Parliament) gathers Roundheads Royalists (loyal to the King) vs. Roundheads (Puritans)
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English Civil War Roundheads win They execute Charles I Ended the British monarchy and set up a commonwealth https://www.youtube.com /watch?v=H8-K5iS4D68 https://www.youtube.com /watch?v=IPmSR--BktE
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Oliver Cromwell (1649-1660) Took power after army crushed royalists Cromwell dies: Parliament brings back monarchy Restricted ruler’s power and never allowed an absolute ruler again
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Charles II (1660-1685) Restoration- the monarchy was “restored” after the Civil War Great Fire of 1666-destroyed much of London Habeas Corpus Act-prevents unlawful imprisonment
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James II (1685-1688) Tried to restore Catholicism: made English Protestants angry Removed from throne Lived out life in France
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William and Mary (1689-1702) Takeover of the throne known as Glorious Revolution Fought against the Catholics
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Constitutional Monarchy Parliament required William and Mary to accept conditions before giving them the throne English Bill of Rights Parliament could choose the ruler ruler’s power was limited by parliament Builds on Habeas Corpus Act and Petition of Right Act of Toleration granted freedom of worship to Protestants Act of Settlement prevented Roman Catholics from getting the throne
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Review the Stuart Monarchy J C C C J WM
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