History of great britain from 1485 to 1807

First exam of History of GB

1534

The act of supremacy, Declared king Henry VIII supreme head of the church of England.

1549

The act of uniformity established the Book of Common Prayer as the official liturgy of the Church of England. Standardizing protestant litterature.

1558

Act of suppremacy, established Elziabeth I as the supreme governor of the Church of England, reaffirming Protestant reforms and ensuring religious uniformity.

1603

The end of the Tudor dynasty, marked by the death of Elizabeth I without an heir, which led to the accession of James I and the beginning of the Stuart era.

1485

The beginning of the Tudor dynasty, marked by Henry VII's victory at the Battle of Bosworth Field, which ended the Wars of the Roses.

1509

Death of Henry VII and the ascension of Henry VIII to the throne, initiating significant changes in English politics and religion.

1513

Henry VIII's victory at the Battle of the Spurs against France, furthering English influence in continental affairs.

1588

The defeat of the Spanish Armada, which marked a significant turning point in naval power and established England as a dominant maritime force.

1603

James VI of Scotland ascended to the English throne as James I, uniting the crowns of England and Scotland. Beggining of the stuart dynasty.

1625

Charles I became king of England, Scotland, and Ireland, leading to significant political and religious conflict.

1605

The Gunpowder Plot, an attempt by a group of English Catholics to assassinate King James I and blow up the Houses of Parliament.

1628

The Petition of Right was presented to King Charles I, asserting certain liberties and limiting the powers of the monarchy.

1642

The English Civil War began, marking a series of armed conflicts between Parliamentarians and Royalists over governance.

1649

The execution of King Charles I took place, resulting in the temporary abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell.

1658

The death of Oliver Cromwell, leading to a power struggle and the eventual restoration of the monarchy.

1660

The monarchy was restored in England with Charles II ascending to the throne, marking the end of the Commonwealth.

1665

London Plague that devastated the city, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread fear. 100 000 / 500 000 persons died in London during this outbreak.

1666

A year marked by the Great Fire of London, which destroyed a significant portion of the city and led to major rebuilding efforts.

1685

The year James II became king of England, furthering tensions between Catholics and Protestants.

1688

The year of the Glorious Revolution in England, which resulted in the overthrow of King James II and the ascension of William and Mary to the throne.

Bill of rights

A landmark act passed in 1689 that limited the powers of the monarchy and outlined the rights of Parliament and citizens, establishing a constitutional monarchy.

1690

The battleof the Boyne, a significant conflict in which William of Orange defeated James II, solidifying Protestant rule in England.

1701

The Act of Settlement was passed, ensuring the Protestant succession to the English throne and limiting the powers of the monarchy.

1707

The Acts of Union combined the Kingdoms of England and Scotland into a single entity, known as Great Britain, creating a unified Parliament.

1783

The Treaty of Paris officially ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing the independence of the United States and establishing its borders.

1807

Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom prohibiting the slave trade in the British Empire.