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Monarchs and Parliament at Versailles: A Historical Perspective

Explore the power struggle between English monarchs and Parliament, from conflicts to the rise of the Church of England. Learn about influential rulers like Henry VIII, Mary I, Elizabeth I, and James I, shaping England's history. Discover the legacy of the Stuart dynasty and the significance of the King James Bible.

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Monarchs and Parliament at Versailles: A Historical Perspective

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  1. English Monarchs

  2. Versailles

  3. Versailles

  4. Versailles

  5. Versailles

  6. England • Kings and Parliament struggled for control for centuries • After numerous conflicts and a civil war, Parliament wins.

  7. Henry VIII • King of England • Called Reformation Parliament to declare England free of authority of the Pope • Established the Church of England • Had six wives

  8. Mary I • English Queen • Catholic, daughter of Henry VIII • Forced Catholicism on England • Persecuted Protestants • Died without an heir

  9. Elizabeth I • Queen of England • Returned England to the Anglican Church • Refused to marry • Reigned for 45 years- “Elizabethan Age” • Died without an heir

  10. James I • First monarch of the Stuart dynasty • Wanted to be an absolute monarch, but was low on funds • King James Bible

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