English Civil War and The Glorious Revolution
Year
Event
1603
James IV of Scotland becomes King James I of
England
1625
Charles I takes the throne of England
1629
1637
April
1640
Short Parliament is opened
August
1640
Long Parliament is opened
Who were the Puritans and
explain why do you think they
be important to the impending
Civil War?
Significance or Contribution to the Civil War or Glorious
Revolution
Year
January
1642
Event
Significance or Contribution to the Civil War or Glorious Revolution
Charles I attempts to arrest members of Parliament
1642-1647
1649
1649-1653
1653
The Commonwealth of England is established
The country is ruled by Parliament
Cromwell is installed as “Lord Protector” of the
Commonwealth
Why would a Dutch artist create this caricature of Cromwell? (This is POV)
Cromwell
Image #1
Cromwell
Image #2
Describe this image and explain the author’s POV
Year
Event
1660
Charles II Returns to England
1685
James II takes the throne of England
1688
“The Glorious Revolution”
The
English
Bill of
Rights
Significance or Contribution to the Civil War or Glorious Revolution
Explain how this documents addresses some of the issues that led to the English Civil War
Summary Questions – to discuss
1. Considering the typical type of rule in Europe during this century, explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on English society.
2. During the years of the English Civil War, the rest of Europe was involved in the 30 Years’ War. Explain the religious component to the English Civil
War and how religion continued to play a role into the Glorious Revolution.
3. Contrast the social features of England and France in the 17th Century and explain how those differences explain the rise of Parliament in England and
the rise of Absolutism in France.