People
Vocab
Absolute Power Plays
Obstacles/Opposition
100

Ruled 1547-1603. “Supreme Governor” of church and state. Became the leader of protestant nations & Laid foundations for a world empire. Weary of larger powers & kept them at bay using England's influence.

Queen Elizabeth I

100

the rights which people are born with

Natural Rights

100

Who didn’t like the strong defences?

The puritans did not like the strong defencse of the church of England.

100

after becoming king what did jame I believe in?

Divine Right

200

Ruled 1625-1649. Conflict with the people had caused the English Civil War. Ended up being tried with the Parliament for treason against the people and was executed.

King Charles I

200

a representation of the cross with a figure of jesus christ on it

Crucifix

200

In 1628 who  did the parliament force to assent the petition of right?

forced the King to assent to the Petition of Right

200

what did the king and parliament fight for?

The king and parliament fought for their respective roles

300

Ruled 1649-1650. Came from a minor noble family and rose to power as a skillful cavalry commander during the English Civil War. Used the parliament to take control of the government and remove any non-supporters.

Oliver Cromwell

300

Belief that the power of monarchs come from god and is absolute

Divine rights of kings

300

When was the crisis that originated in Charles belief?

1629-60

300

What were one of the elaborate practices charles did with the church?

1.(priests in colorful robes)

2.(more music) 

3.(celebrations)

400

Ruled 1649-1651. After the parliament, they pushed their own ideas which had become out of step with the people. Suspended laws the parliament previously passed.

King Charles II

400

the principle that all people and institutions are subject to accountable law, and fairly applied and enforced

Rule of law

400

Who had a necessary role in government?

the Parliament

400

what religious groups opposed the "old way"

Ranters and Quackers

500

Ruled 1685-1688. Devout catholic. During their rule, religion once again became a cause of conflict between the monarchy and the parliament.

King James II

500

Supporters of King Charles I in the English Civil War.

Cavaliers

500

For how long was he (King Charles I) furious ?

for 11 years

500

after cromwell's death what did the new army realize?

how unpopular it had become