The collapse of Absolutism in England

The collapse of Absolutism in England

6- The Glorious Revolution and the Reign of William of Orange:

5- Reign of James II and Dissolution of Parliament:

3- Restoration of Monarchy with Charles II:

2- Civil War and Execution of Charles I:

1- Limitation of Monarch´s power in England.

4- Habeas Corpus Act and Government Changes:

Since the Middle Ages in England, the power of the monarch had been limited by the English Parliament. It had two houses of representatives. One of them was made up of the nobility and the clergy, called the House of Lords. The other was made up of the bourgeoisie and was called the House of Commons. Whenever the monarchy wished to approve new taxes or declare war against another country, both houses had to meet and be consulted.

After Oliver Cromwell's death in 1660, the monarchy was restored, and Charles II was crowned. However, Charles II had to accept the power of Parliament.

In 1685, Charles II died, and James II became king. James II was a Catholic and appointed several Catholics to high office. When Parliament protested, James II dissolved it.

Parliament invited William of Orange to overthrow James II. When William led his army to London in 1688, James II fled to France. The overthrow of James II is called the Glorious Revolution. William of Orange was offered the crown provided he accept the Bill of Rights that limited his power.

In 1679, the Habeas Corpus Act was passed, which guaranteed individual freedoms and prevented the king from using arbitrary detention.

In 1642, King Charles I tried to rule without Parliament, leading to a civil war between the supporters of Parliament and the supporters of absolute monarchy. In 1649, King Charles I was executed, and a Republic was proclaimed under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell.

[ ] - 1642: Start of the Civil War in England. [ ] - 1649: Execution of Charles I and proclamation of the Republic under Oliver Cromwell.

[ ] - 1688: William of Orange arrives in London, James II flees to France, and the Glorious Revolution begins.

[ ] - 1679: Passage of the Habeas Corpus Act.

[ ] - 1660: Restoration of the monarchy and coronation of Charles II.

[ ] - 1685: Death of Charles II and the accession of James II to the throne.

[ ] - Since the Middle Ages: Monarch's power limited by the English Parliament.

The collapse of Absolutism in England

6- The Glorious Revolution and the Reign of William of Orange:

5- Reign of James II and Dissolution of Parliament:

3- Restoration of Monarchy with Charles II:

2- Civil War and Execution of Charles I:

1- Limitation of Monarch´s power in England.

4- Habeas Corpus Act and Government Changes:

2- Civil War and Execution of Charles I:

In 1642, King Charles I tried to rule without Parliament, leading to a civil war between the supporters of Parliament and the supporters of absolute monarchy. In 1649, King Charles I was executed, and a Republic was proclaimed under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell.

3- Restoration of Monarchy with Charles II:

After Oliver Cromwell's death in 1660, the monarchy was restored, and Charles II was crowned. However, Charles II had to accept the power of Parliament.

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6- The Glorious Revolution and the Reign of William of Orange:

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Parliament invited William of Orange to overthrow James II. When William led his army to London in 1688, James II fled to France. The overthrow of James II is called the Glorious Revolution. William of Orange was offered the crown provided he accept the Bill of Rights that limited his power.

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1- Limitation of Monarch's power in England.

Since the Middle Ages in England, the power of the monarch had been limited by the English Parliament. It had two houses of representatives. One of them was made up of the nobility and the clergy, called the House of Lords. The other was made up of the bourgeoisie and was called the House of Commons. Whenever the monarchy wished to approve new taxes or declare war against another country, both houses had to meet and be consulted.

4- Habeas Corpus Act and Government Changes:

In 1679, the Habeas Corpus Act was passed, which guaranteed individual freedo ms and prevented the king from using arbitrary detention.

5- Reign of James II and Dissolution of Parliament:

In 1685, Charles II died, and James II became king. James II was a Catholic and appointed several Catholics to high office. When Parliament protested, James II dissolved it.