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Glorious Revolution
English Civil War
English Royalty
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What did William and Mary agree to sign that placed limits on their power as King and Queen?
The English Bill of Rights
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What was the English Civil War?
A series wars and political standoffs between English parliament and Royals over the English Government.
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Why was James II not accepted as King of England?
He was Roman Catholic
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What is Parliment?
A legislative elected body of government that represents the leader, makes laws, and overlooks the government.
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What document did King John sign in 1215?
Magna Carta
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Who was overthrown/decomposed during the Glorious Revolution?
King James the II
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What was the war between?
Cavaliers (Royalists) and Roundheads (supporters of Parliment)
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What practice or idea did Parliament challenge stating it was not legitimate or valid?
Parlimentary Soverginity
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Why did Parliment get involved in the Civil War?
They wanted to make laws.
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What is a Royalist?
A person who supports the idea of a monarchy
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What happened to James the II during the Glorious Revolution?
He fled to France
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What was conflict in the English Civil War?
Charles I, it was a struggle between Irish insurrection.
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When did King Charles I replace King James I?
1625
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Who was Oliver Cromwell?
He was a military and political leader and later Lord protector of the Commonwealth of England.
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What was another name for Roundheads?
Parlimentarians
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What effect did James II have on the revolution?
William and Mary took over in a peaceful/ bloodless revolution.
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What groups were loyal to the king?
Royalist or Cavaliers
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Why did King Charles I revolt against Parliment?
They wouldn't give him money for battle/ wars
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How was Parliment involved in the English Bill of Rights?
A passage made it clear that Parliment was in control.
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What best describes 11 year Tyranny?
When King Charles I of Ireland, Scotland, and England ruled without parliaments help.
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What Religion did England turn to via the result of the Glorious Revolution?
Protestant
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Why did King Charles choose to flee to North England?
Parliment was coming after him and he wanted to raise an army.
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When did King James rule?
1603-1625
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When Parliament met from 1640 - 1653, what was that meeting called? What was it's purpose?
The Long Parliament - Wanted to pass laws that limit the power of the King.
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What was the English Bill of Rights and what did it do?
An act of parliament in 1689 that created the Separation of Powers, limited the power of the king and queen, and enhanced the democratic election.