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    The document summarizes key events and people of England from 1485 to 1688, including the Tudor dynasty established by Henry VII, the reign of Queen Elizabeth I during the Elizabethan Era, conflicts between monarchs Charles I and II and Parliament, and the execution of Charles I which led to rule by Oliver Cromwell and the Commonwealth before the monarchy was restored under Charles II and then William and Mary.

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    Presented by: Nastasia V.

    Besin BSE-Social Studies III World History and Civilization II- SOST 61

    Established in 1485 until 1603, lead by Henry VII or Henry Tudor of Lancaster, married Elizabeth of York, they are the founders of Tudor Dynasty

    Henry VIIi and Anne Boleyn

    Intelligent, Self-confident, Respected by all.


    She ruled England for 45 years. It was a period which is acclaimed as the

    Greatest Ages in England. (1558- 1603) Elizabethan Era or Englands Golden Age She brought Renaissance to England.

    Strengthening the position of Anglican Church

    Englands trading industry was improved


    Defeated the invincible Armada (1558) Beginning of English colonization of America

    Flowering of English literature


    Awakening the English pride in Englands glorious

    destiny. ( Good Queen Bess)

    Mary, Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart), Elizabeths cousin/ half sister was forced to abdicate her throne and took refuge to Elizabeth. Later on, she becomes a threat to Elizabeths throne and was beheaded in 1587.

    James I- Mary Stuarts son, Successor of Elizabeth I; adopted the divine right

    Charles I- son of James I; has conflicts with the Parliament Taxes and Religion

    Both are always short of fund because of several wars and extravagance so they asked more money to the Parliament

    Petition of Right

    Petition of Right- foundation of English Liberty;

    limited the power of the kings. 1. Monarch could not collect taxes without the Parliaments consent. 2. Civilians could not be forced to provide food and shelter for the soldiers 3. Military law could not imposed in time of peace. 4. No person could be imprisoned except upon a specific charge.

    William LaudArchbishop of Canterburyimposed harsh punishments for the Puritans

    Short Parliament- dissolve 3 weeks after Charles I

    called a meeting of Parliament to asked more money to fight the Scots.


    Long Parliament- (1640-1653) in desperation

    Charles called a meeting again for money; limits the monarchs power (1) regular sessions, (2) abolish Star Chamber, (3) taxation with Parliaments consent

    In 1648, he expelled all of his opponents in the Parliament. The n the rest of the members abolished the House of Lords, brought Charles I to trial for treason and beheaded him in 1649.

    He formed a new governmentCOMMONWEALTH ; known as the Lord Protector he ruled Scotland, England and Ireland until his death in 1658.

    His reign is known as the Merry Monarch, charismatic leader and popular with his subjects, however, there were also religious divisions in his period.

    William of Orange and Mary

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