Civil War & Revolution in England

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Elizabeth I

The last Tudor monarch.

James I

The first Stuart monarch

Tudors

Popular ruling family.

Divine right of kings

James firmly believed in this theory of a monarch’s power.

Oliver Cromwell

Leader of the Puritans.

Monarchy

Restoration restored.

New Amsterdam

Dutch settlement in North America taken by England.

Parliament

The king could no longer dismiss this body, according to a law of 1640.

Bill (Declaration) of Rights

Document that established many basic rights of the English people.

Glorious Revolution

Action of Parliament that established its control over the crown.

Anglican Church

The Church of England which was supported by the Stuarts.

Puritans

Calvinists who wanted to “purify” the Anglican Church

House of Commons

Civil war began in 1642 when Charles I led troops against this body.

Royalists / Cavaliers

Charles I’s supporters.

Puritans, or Roundheads

Name for Parliament’s supporters.

Mary

James II’s daughter, who was married to the Dutch ruler.

William of Orange

James IIs son-in-law, the Dutch ruler. 

Petition of Right

Document of 1628 that limited the king’s power.

Enclosure movement

Fencing off of formerly common land.