New Political Elites: Monarchs vs. Gentry

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Gentry
A new class of self-made people in England and the Netherlands who became rich or powerful from commercialization or trade.
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English Civil War
A conflict in 1642 between the gentry and the king in England, resulting in the defeat and execution of Charles I and the establishment of a permanent Parliament.
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Oliver Cromwell
The leader of the gentry during the English Civil War, who became a tyrant and ruled with military force until his death in 1658.
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Impact of the Civil War
The lasting changes brought to Parliament, including its permanent role in the government and the requirement to approve all new taxes and funding for the king.
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Glorious Revolution
The event in which James II was removed from the throne and replaced by William of Orange, with the condition that his power be limited and Parliament's power be increased.