Unit 1: Age of Absolutism and the English Exception.

English Bill of Rights

Laws protecting the rights of English subjects and Parliament

James I

(1603-1625) Stuart monarch who ignored constitutional principles and believed in Devine Right.

Absolutism

A political system in which a ruler holds total power

Divine Right

Belief that a rulers authority comes directly from god.

Parliament

A group of people who make laws in Britain

Constitutional Monarchy

A monarchy in which the power of the ruler is limited by laws.

Glorious Revolution

When William of Orange took the English throne from James II in 1688, which was a revolution that was bloodless

Petition of Right

A document that was made to limit the kings power. Signed by King Charles I

Stuart Dynasty

A line of rulers who were very greedy and selfish. Their rule led to the English Civil War

Charles I

Stuart king who brought conflict with Parliament and was subsequently executed.

Charles II

Stuart king invited over after English Civil War

William and Mary

King and Queen who took James II place after he fled.

James II

The catholic king of England who eventually fled due to his fear of execution.