Absolutism + Constitutionalism

Machiavellis work

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

Oliver Cromwell

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

William of Orange

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

Habeas corpus

is Latin, and means "to have the body.

William

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

English Civil War

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

legislative powers

Parliament exercised both executive and .

Cromwell

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

Charles II

was crowned king in 1660.

Puritan Morality

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

Prince Charles

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

Parliaments financial power

was one obstacle to English rulers becoming absolute monarchs.

Oliver Cromwell

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

Habeas Corpus

was passed in 1679.

William

and Mary became joint rulers of England.

Cromwell

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

English Civil War

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

English Civil War

The was from 1642- 1649.

Parliament

The English legislative government

The Beginnings of Parliament

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

Parliament

The English legislative government

Background for the English Civil War

As you may recall, Elizabeth I of England never married

Charles I

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

English Civil War

Charles offended Puritans by upholding the rituals of the Anglican Church

To meet this danger, Charles needed money

money he could get only by calling Parliament into session

The English Civil War

background

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

Oliver Cromwell

Movie clip

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

The English Civil War was from 1642

1649

Puritan Morality

In England, Cromwell and the Puritans sought to reform society

Limits on Monarchs Power

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

James offended Parliament in two ways

he flaunted his Catholicism, and he dissolved Parliament