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Reign of Charles
Charles ruled from 1625 to 1641. -
Parliament passes the petition of rights
Stopped Charles from collecting taxes without Parliaments consent. -
Charles Calls Parliament
Since Charles couldn't work with Parliament he would call it to meet -
Charles Flees
Charles flees and rasies his flag in Nottingham -
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Civil War
The Civil War lasted 7 years -
Charles Captured
Charles is captured and Parliament is winninig in the first phase of war -
London is invaded by Radical Independents
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Charles flees to Scotland seeking assistance
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Treason!
Charles was charged with treason. How could he overthrow himself? -
Civil War erupts for the second time
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Execution
Charles was executed in January 1649 -
The Restoration
Leader of army General Monck marched to London, reinstated the House of Lords, and set up elections. -
The Royalists Won
The Royalists won and decided to put Charles' son to the monarchy. -
James II
James II came to the throne and didn't hide the fact that he was Catholic -
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William and Mary
William and Mary the daughter of James II married to William of Orange -
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights for the Monarchs: had to obey all laws made by parliament, was not allowed to control own army, could not raise money without parliaments consent, could not be a Roman Catholic. Parliament: had freedom of speech, was to make all the laws, had to agree to taxes being imposed, controlled monarchs money.