English Civil War and Glorious Revolution Overview

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Petition of Right
Limited king's power over imprisonment, taxes, and soldiers.
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Religious Groups
Various factions including Catholics, Anglicans, and Puritans.
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James I
King of England (1603-1625), struggled with Parliament.
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Charles I
Ignored Petition of Right, executed in 1649.
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English Civil War
Conflict between Royalists and Parliament supporters (1641-1645).
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Royalists
Supporters of King Charles I during the Civil War.
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Cavaliers
Another term for Royalists in the English Civil War.
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Roundheads
Supporters of Parliament, mainly Puritans.
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Oliver Cromwell
Leader of the Parliament forces, established Commonwealth.
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New Model Army
Cromwell's disciplined military force during the Civil War.
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Execution of Charles I
First king publicly tried and executed for treason.
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Commonwealth
Republican government established by Cromwell after monarchy.
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Charles II
Restored monarchy in 1660 after Cromwell's death.
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Habeas Corpus
Legal right ensuring trial for every prisoner.
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Whigs
Political party opposing James II's succession.
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Tories
Political party supporting James II's claim to throne.
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Puritan Morality
Cromwell's laws promoting strict religious and moral behavior.
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Baroque
Art style characterized by dramatic expression and detail.
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Glorious Revolution
Overthrow of James II by William and Mary.
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Bill of Rights 1689
Limited royal power, established parliamentary supremacy.
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James II
King whose Catholicism led to his overthrow.
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William and Mary
Invited to rule England, ensuring Protestantism.
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Hanoverians
German royal family that succeeded the Stuarts.
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Cabinet
Group of ministers ruling in the monarch's name.
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Prime Minister
Leader of the majority party in Parliament.
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Rococo
Art style known for its playful and luxurious themes.
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Dutch Realism
Art movement focusing on everyday life and realism.
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Rembrandt
Famous Dutch painter known for his use of light.
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Vermeer
Dutch artist noted for intimate domestic scenes.
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Test Act
Law restricting political office to Anglicans.
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Charles I's Forced Loans
Financial measures taken by Charles I against Parliament.
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Long Parliament
Parliament that lasted from 1640 to 1660.
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Cromwell's Conquests
Military campaigns in Scotland and Ireland.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Iconic Baroque architecture in London.
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Bach, Vivaldi, Handel
Composers associated with the Baroque music style.
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