England Section 3 Flashcards
What was King James 1 dynasty?
Stuart
What was Queen Elizabeth’s dynasty?
Tudor
16th century
Tudor dynasty
17th century
Stuart dynasty
Dissenters
Protestants who differed with the Church of England
Puritans
A religious group that sought to purify the Church of England
Petition of Right was first signed by
Charles 1
English civil war
Between Charles 1 and Parliament
Parliament won with the help of brilliant General Oliver Cromwell
Charles beheaded after victory
Cavaliers
Charles 1’s supporters in the civil war
Wealthy nobles who were well trained in dueling and warfare
Roundheads
Parliaments forces in the civil war
Made up of the gentry- middle class people with no title of nobility
Common people, tough fighters
Oliver Cromwell led them
The Commonwealth
Led by Oliver Cromwell, House of Commons had all the power
Abolished the monarchy, House of Lords, and established Church of England
England was a republic , Kingless decade
Puritans gained a greater influence, since Cromwell was Puritan
Closed theaters, taverns, prohibited dancing and gambling, etc.
Restoration
Newly elected parliament invited Charles 2 to return from exile
RETURN OF THE MONARCH
Restoration period, lasted about 25 years
Puritan ideas still remained
Charles 2
Handled parliament well, popular ruler
Bought back theaters and dancing, time of festivity
Accepted the Petition of Right but secretly believed in absolute monarchy
Established Anglican Church of England but tolerated other religions
James 2
Charles 2’s brother
Ruled only 3 years, outwardly wanted absolute power
Abdicate the throne, ran away from parliament <Glorious Revolution because no blood shed in the overthrowing
Parliament gained control
English Bill of Rights
After James 2 left parliament invited relative Mary and husband William of Orange to the throne
Had the sign the. Bill of Rights which restricted the power of the monarch ; ensured the superiority of Parliament over the monarchy
