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England and the Glorious Revolution Parliament Limits the English Monarchy

England and the Glorious Revolution Parliament Limits the English Monarchy. Chapter 5 Section 5. 34. 34. Elizabeth I (1533-1603). 35. 35. Elizabeth I. English queen Early life/background Daughter of Henry VIII and second wife Anne Boleyn

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England and the Glorious Revolution Parliament Limits the English Monarchy

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  1. England and the Glorious RevolutionParliament Limits the English Monarchy Chapter 5 Section 5

  2. 34 34 Elizabeth I (1533-1603)

  3. 35 35 Elizabeth I • English queen • Early life/background • Daughter of Henry VIII and second wife Anne Boleyn • Grew up in the midst of the Protestant Reformation in England • Took over the throne in time of turmoil after Catholic sister Mary died.

  4. 36 36 Elizabeth I • Achievements • Brought together England after religious turmoil - temporarily reconciled different protestants and catholics • English golden age • Ex. Shakespeare • Valued the loyalty and dedication of her subjects - to keep peace • Beat Spanish Armada (1588) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl3stf20X10

  5. 37 37 Elizabeth I • Legacy • “Virgin Queen” since she never married • England at a high point and developing world power • Crown passed to cousin the Stuarts (James I and Charles I) who did not believe in compromising with the Puritans in Parliament • Led later to a civil war (1642-1649) and brief overthrow of the monarchy

  6. Bloodless Revolution in EnglandTimeline- the struggle between King and Parliament • 1603 – James I takes the throne in England • 1629 – Charles I dissolves Parliament • 1642 – English Civil War begins • 1649 – Charles I is executed at the end of the Civil War: Oliver Cromwell sets up dictatorship and rules England • 1660 - Parliament brings back the monarchy: Charles II is crowned king (the Restoration) • 1688 – The Glorious Revolution takes place – bloodless overthrow of James II • 1689 – Parliament passes the English Bill of Rights. A constitutional monarchy is established which laws limit the monarch’s power.

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