A Limited Monarchy

  • James VI of Scotland Becomes James I of England

    James VI of Scotland Becomes James I of England

    King James VI and I
    In 1603, James VI of Scotland became James I of England after Elizabeth I's death. James I was a firm believer and enforcer of Absolutism and Divine Right. James I's rule clashed with Parliament often finding ways to bypass Parliament's restrictions to his power and would play into Parliament having more control in the Limited Monarchy of England.
  • The Addled Parliament

    The Addled Parliament

    Addled Parliament
    The Addled Parliament started in April 5 1614. King James I wanted more funds but Parliament didn't want to levy more taxes to the people. No agreement could be made and no bills were passed. In turn James I dissolved the Parliament increasing the tension between them and further pushing the decision for limiting monarchical power.
  • The Thirty Years War

    The Thirty Years War

    Thirty Years War Collage
    The Thirty Years War was an impactful time to English history. King Charles I of England needed to fund this war, so he asked Parliament and when they denied him he found unpopular ways to get the money he wanted. This increased tension in England, fueled the English Civil War, and set the precedent that an English monarch can't rule without Parliaments consent in thee Limited Monarchy.
  • The Petition of Right

  • Start of the English Civil War

  • Execution of Charles I

  • The English Bill of Rights