Historical Figures
This ruler oversaw the creation of the King James Bible.
Who is James I?
The Glorious Revolution resulted in this ruling couple taking the throne.
Marry and William of Orange
The official church of 17th century England.
The Church of England / Anglican Church
A system of government controlled by the people.
democracy
This new beverage became popular in England during the 17th century.
coffee
This king was executed for treason during the English Civil War.
Who is Charles I
The English Civil War started in this year.
1642
These Protestants wanted to remove extravagance from the Church of England.
Puritans.
A monarch with unlimited power.
absolute monarch
This king’s marriage to a Catholic contributed to the English Civil War.
Charles I
He led the New Model Army and later became Lord Protector of England.
Oliver Cromwell
The “Petition of Right” aimed to limit this person’s power.
This law forbade Catholics from holding political office.
The Test Act
These laws banned Christmas, dancing, and live theatre under Cromwell’s rule.
The Blue Laws
Oliver Cromwell’s rule is often criticized because he ruled in this style.
A military dictator
This monarch fled England during the Glorious Revolution.
James II
Parliament was forced to sit for 13 years during this period.
The long parliament
This belief stated that kings were chosen by God and could not be challenged.
The Divine Right of Kings
This term describes irony or exaggeration used to criticize politics or society.
satire
This class in 17th century England was made up of merchants, landowners, and professionals.
middle class
This advisor to Charles I was known for finding ways to fund the monarchy.
Lord Stafford
This trial and execution sparked fear and led to mob hysteria in 17th century England.
Witchcraft Trials
This rebellion, North of England, caused Charles I to recall Parliament.
Scottish Rebellion
This secretive court denied people legal rights during the reign of Charles I.
Court of the Star Chamber
This document aimed to reduce the king’s powers in the early 17th century.
The Petition of Right.