Bell Ringer Get into your groups and pass your document to Adam… “Hate it or love it the underdog's on top And I'm gonna shine homie until my heart stop” - King James I Monarchs clash with Parliament What was the goal of the monarch? To free themselves from any restrictions that nobility or parliament would place on them. Why do you think the Monarch clashes with Parliament in England??? Monarchs clash with Parliament Elizabeth had no children… James Stuart – Cousin, King of Scotland. 1603 – King James I of England England and Scotland were not united until 1707, they now shared a ruler. King James I James’s Problem Inherited Issues: - How much power does parliament have in governing? James believed he had absolute authority and was not able to flatter parliament like Elizabeth. James’s Problem Parliament: - Reluctant to pay for his royal court and foreign wars - James offended the Puritans of the Parliament James= Calvinist Puritans = expected James to make reforms to the church. James = hated to be told what to do, did nothing except translate a bible. Charles I fights Parliament 1625 – James I died Son – Charles I took the throne Always in need of money… Why??? War with Spain and France When Parliament refused to give money he dissolved it. King Charles I Charles I fights Parliament 1628 – Charles called Parliament for more money. They refused to sign it until he signed the Petition of Right. Petition of Right Four points: Not imprison subjects without due cause. Not levy taxes without Parliament’s consent. Not house soldiers in private homes. Not impose martial law in peacetime. See any similarities in our constitution? English Civil War 1642: Charles tried to arrest members of parliament. - Tried to force a prayer book on Scotland. Scots rebelled and he needed money. Parliament opposed him. Bell Ringer Explain the Thirty years war. Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II closed Protestant churches in Bohemia. Protestants revolted which led to an eventual war. A conflict over religion, over territory, and for power among European ruling families. 2 phases: Hapsburg triumphs Hapsburg defeats English Civil War 1642- 1649 Royalist or Cavaliers Roundheads English Civil War Both sides could not get an upper hand. Puritans found victory in Oliver Cromwell. - 1646- Cromwell’s forces defeated the Cavaliers and imprisoned the king. 1649 – Charles I was put on a trial for treason and put to death. - How do you think he died? Charles I death Why would it be a big deal that Charles I was put to death publicly? Kings had been overthrown. - Killed in battle - Assassinated - Put to death silently No king had ever faced a public trial and public death. Cromwell’s Rule 1649: Abolished the Monarchy and House of Lords. -Invaded Ireland killing an est. 616,000. - Established a commonwealth: Republic 1653: sent home Parliament Created a constitution (first of the Modern European states) Cromwell’s Rule Eventually tore up the document and ruled as a military dictator. Abolished theater and other activities – Sinful. Favored Religious toleration and welcomed back Jews (expelled 1290) Except for Catholics. Cromwell’s Death Died 1658 People tired of military rule Elect a new parliament Parliament ask Charles II (son of Charles I) to rule.