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James I (absolutist) was James VI of Scotland then took over England, son of Mary Stuart
Queen of Scots (inherited large debt from her). Wrote "True LAw of a Free Monarchy" about
divine right of kings cause the king is ruling cause god is not there. Was a Christian protestant
but wanted bishops. Tried getting revenues but was rejected.
Charles I (absolutist) tried running the country w/o parliament (1629-1640) so he levied ship
money, sold noble titles which cheapened noble status in efforts to gain revenue. called
pariament back due to needs of army and revenue. Goes into English Civil war, kills john pym.
fleed london to get his own loyal army. defeate and trialed by oliver cromwell. executed 1649
Ship Money Money originally taxed to port town so they could have a navy but when time
got tight it was taxed on the whole country so they could pay for a millitary.
Petition of Right (1629) stated that there should be no forced loans, no taxation w/o
representation, arbitary arrests or quartering of troops. Charles I agreed to this to get money
Archbishop William Laud wingman of Charles I were against the English Puritans and
presbyterian Scots and they tried to impose on Scotland the English episcopal system and a
similar book to the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. impeached by House of Commons.
Executed in 1645
John Pym (the Covenant) part of the house of Commons, got arrested by Charles I. Helped
pass the law that Parliament have to meet every 3 years.
Oliver Cromwell military dictator, lead the parliamentary army called the New Model ARmy(
NMA), like Gustavus adolphus fought for faith, well disciplined. Conquested Scotland and
Ireland. Known as Lord protetor.
Roundheads- (parliament) Merchants and gentry of London(SE) area, Puritans. Believed
soveriegnity was in the propertied classes. defended property, religoious and freedoms.
, Cavaliers (royalists) Anglicans, aristrocats believed in soveriegnity in king, defended king and
social order (keep low class low)
Pride's Purge when member of the Parliament who might have been sympathetic to the
monarch were fired the Parliament.
Rump Parliament name of parliament after all the supporters of monarch left.
The Commonwealth Or the Puritan republic was ruled by Cromwell and the Puritan house of
common which now could tax. They formed the Instrument of Government Britain's only
constitution. Cromwell feels obstructed by Parliament so he tears up the document and rules as
martial-lord proctor along with 12 generals in their own military district.
The Restoration People become tired of this rule with no fun and they invite king Charles II
to return. He rstores the Anglican church, cavalier Parliament and fun to England
Charles II King of England and secret Catholic. Received secret payments from Louis XIV to
slowly come out of the Catholic closet.
Declaration of Indulgence (both) First was issued by Charles the II which suspended all laws
vs. non-conformists, which led to Parliament implementing the act test. The second was issued
by James II Which demanded toleration for all.
Clarendon Codes Series of codes passed in England to assert and increase the power of the
Anglican Church by suppressing and/or discriminating against non-members of the Anglican
Church. Included the Corporation Act (1661), Act of Uniformity (1662), Conventicle Act (1664),
and the Five Mile Act (1665).
Test Act People in government had to renounce transubstantiation.
James I (absolutist) was James VI of Scotland then took over England, son of Mary Stuart
Queen of Scots (inherited large debt from her). Wrote "True LAw of a Free Monarchy" about
divine right of kings cause the king is ruling cause god is not there. Was a Christian protestant
but wanted bishops. Tried getting revenues but was rejected.
Charles I (absolutist) tried running the country w/o parliament (1629-1640) so he levied ship
money, sold noble titles which cheapened noble status in efforts to gain revenue. called
pariament back due to needs of army and revenue. Goes into English Civil war, kills john pym.
fleed london to get his own loyal army. defeate and trialed by oliver cromwell. executed 1649
Ship Money Money originally taxed to port town so they could have a navy but when time
got tight it was taxed on the whole country so they could pay for a millitary.
Petition of Right (1629) stated that there should be no forced loans, no taxation w/o
representation, arbitary arrests or quartering of troops. Charles I agreed to this to get money
Archbishop William Laud wingman of Charles I were against the English Puritans and
presbyterian Scots and they tried to impose on Scotland the English episcopal system and a
similar book to the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. impeached by House of Commons.
Executed in 1645
John Pym (the Covenant) part of the house of Commons, got arrested by Charles I. Helped
pass the law that Parliament have to meet every 3 years.
Oliver Cromwell military dictator, lead the parliamentary army called the New Model ARmy(
NMA), like Gustavus adolphus fought for faith, well disciplined. Conquested Scotland and
Ireland. Known as Lord protetor.
Roundheads- (parliament) Merchants and gentry of London(SE) area, Puritans. Believed
soveriegnity was in the propertied classes. defended property, religoious and freedoms.
, Cavaliers (royalists) Anglicans, aristrocats believed in soveriegnity in king, defended king and
social order (keep low class low)
Pride's Purge when member of the Parliament who might have been sympathetic to the
monarch were fired the Parliament.
Rump Parliament name of parliament after all the supporters of monarch left.
The Commonwealth Or the Puritan republic was ruled by Cromwell and the Puritan house of
common which now could tax. They formed the Instrument of Government Britain's only
constitution. Cromwell feels obstructed by Parliament so he tears up the document and rules as
martial-lord proctor along with 12 generals in their own military district.
The Restoration People become tired of this rule with no fun and they invite king Charles II
to return. He rstores the Anglican church, cavalier Parliament and fun to England
Charles II King of England and secret Catholic. Received secret payments from Louis XIV to
slowly come out of the Catholic closet.
Declaration of Indulgence (both) First was issued by Charles the II which suspended all laws
vs. non-conformists, which led to Parliament implementing the act test. The second was issued
by James II Which demanded toleration for all.
Clarendon Codes Series of codes passed in England to assert and increase the power of the
Anglican Church by suppressing and/or discriminating against non-members of the Anglican
Church. Included the Corporation Act (1661), Act of Uniformity (1662), Conventicle Act (1664),
and the Five Mile Act (1665).
Test Act People in government had to renounce transubstantiation.
