Chapter 21 Sec 5 Flashcards
Charles I
In 1625, James I died, his son took the throne. He was at war with both Spain and France
- He wouldn’t imprison subjects without due cause.
- He wouldn’t levy taxes without Parliament’s consent.
- He wouldn’t house soldiers in private homes.
- He wouldn’t impose martial law in peacetime
English Civil War
From 1642 to 1649, supporters and opponents of King Charles fought
Oliver Cromwell
However, by 1644 the Puritans found a general who could win
Restoration
Because he restored the monarchy, the period of his rule
Habeas Corpus
During Charles II’s reign, Parliament passed an important guarantee of freedom
Glorious Revolution
Seven members of Parliament invited William and Mary to overthrow James for the sake of Protestantism.
When William led his army to London in 1688, James fled to France.
This bloodless overthrow of King James II
Constitutional Monarchy
England had become not a monarchy where laws limited the ruler’s power