Parliament Limits the English Monarchy

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What is james most known for

new translation of the bible

How did Charles offend the presbyterians of scotland

forced them to accept anglican prayer book

What did the Scots do in response to Charles forcing the prayer book upon them

gathered an army and threatened to invade

What is the cabinet

group of government ministers or officials who served as link between king and parliament

The most important law passed by Parliament during the reign of Charles II was __

habeas corpus

Charles (adhered to/ignored) the Petition of Right

ignored

What does habeas corpus mean

to have the body

At first, neither side could gain a lasting advantage, However, by 1644, the Puritans found a general who could win, _

Oliver Cromwell

What happened after Parliament passed laws to limit royal power

Parliament leaders escaped, mob of Londoners raged outside the palace

Parliament refused to give Charles money unless he signed the __

Petition of Right

What was the New Model Army

The disciplined fighting force of Protestants led by Oliver Cromwell in the English civil war.

What was habeas corpus

law passed by parliament during the reign of Charles II that allowed every prisoner to be brought before a judge so the charges against him could be specified

What is a constitutional monarchy

laws limit rulers power

What did Parliament do to limit the power of all future monarchs during the reign of William of Orange

draft a bill of rights that limited royal power

Why was the Petition of Right important

established the idea that the law is higher than the king

What religion was James II

Catholic

Cromwell favored religious toleration for all except ___

Catholics

Who took over from James I

Charles I

When Cromwell died, who was asked to rule

Charles II

What happened after the Puritans won the civil war

Charles was executed

Who inherited the throne from Elizabeth?

James I (king of scotland)

Who took over from Charles II

James II

The period of Charles II's rule is known as the _ because _

Restoration he restored the monarchy

What was the English Civil War

Royalists or Cavaliers in favor of Charles, Roundhead Puritan supporters of Parliament

The __ opposed James II and tge __ supported him

Whigs Tories

Why did Parliament get angry at Charles I

constantly calling parliaments for money in wars against France and Spain

At their coronation, William and Mary vowed to recognize Parliament as their partner in governing. England had become a __ instead of an absolute monarchy

constitutional monarchy

In the Petition of Right, Charles agreed to four points. What were they

no imprisonment without due cause. no taxes without parliament's consent, no housing of soldiers in private homes, no marital law in peacetime

What four points did the English Bill of Rights lay out

no suspending of parliament's laws, no levying of taxes without a grant from parliament, no interfering with freedom of speech in the parliament, no penalty for citizen who petitions the king about grievances

How did Cromwell rule

originally established a commonwealth, then tore a potential consitution and became a dictator

How did Parliament oppose Charles I when he called it to deal with the Scottish problem

passed laws to limit royal power

What was the Glorious revolution

peaceful overthrow of James II by William of Orange and Mary

How did Cromwell and the Puritans seek to reform society

promoted Puritan morality and outlawed activities they found sinful

What did Cromwell have to do as soon as he gained power

put down rebellion in Ireland

What problems did James I face

struggled with parliament over money, offended Puritans by not purging Catholic practices from the church


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