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Machiavellis work

________ was significant as it was the first to describe how politics and power wok, exploring self interests role in individual political actions.

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Oliver Cromwell

________ created the New Model Army, which ultimately won the War.

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William of Orange

In 1688, ________ (Marys husband) landed in England, and headed toward London.

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Habeas corpus

________ is Latin, and means "to have the body.

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William

When ________ led his army to London in 1688, James fled to France.

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English Civil War

From 1642 to 1649, supporters and opponents of King Charles fought the ________.

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legislative powers

Parliament exercised both executive and ________.

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Cromwell

Although he was a Puritan, ________ favored religious toleration for all Christians except Catholics.

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Charles II

________ was crowned king in 1660.

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Puritan Morality

________: In England, Cromwell and the Puritans sought to reform society.

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Prince Charles

When ________ entered London in 1660, crowds shouted joyfully and bells rang.

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Parliaments financial power

________ was one obstacle to English rulers becoming absolute monarchs.

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Oliver Cromwell

________ ruled as "Lord Protector "until his death in 1658.

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Habeas Corpus

________ was passed in 1679.

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William

________ and Mary became joint rulers of England.

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Cromwell

When ________ died in 1658, Parliament voted to have Charles Is son to return as king.

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English Civil War

________: Charles offended Puritans by upholding the rituals of the Anglican Church.

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English Civil War

The ________ was from 1642- 1649.

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Parliament

The English legislative government

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The Beginnings of Parliament

In 1066, with the Norman invasion of England, the feudal system developed

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Parliament

The English legislative government

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Background for the English Civil War

As you may recall, Elizabeth I of England never married

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Charles I

In 1625, James I died, and his oldest son, Charles, became Charles I of England

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English Civil War

Charles offended Puritans by upholding the rituals of the Anglican Church

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To meet this danger, Charles needed money

money he could get only by calling Parliament into session

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The English Civil War

background

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However, by 1644 the Puritans found a general who could win

Oliver Cromwell

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Movie clip

"A parley with Roundheads" Cromwell video In 1649, Cromwell and the Puritans brought Charles to trial for treason against Parliament

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The English Civil War was from 1642

1649

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Puritan Morality

In England, Cromwell and the Puritans sought to reform society

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Limits on Monarchs Power

At their coronation, William and Mary vowed to recognize Parliament as their partner in governing

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James offended Parliament in two ways

he flaunted his Catholicism, and he dissolved Parliament

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