dipity

Created by ademanes on Mar 31, 2011

Last updated: 03/31/11 at 10:19 AM

• Dipity Timeline Created
  Mar 31, 2011 7:26 AM

• The Glorious Revolution
  1688

  -William and Mary (James' Protestant daughter) became new monarchs of England -Parliament's blessing- made them agree to very limited power under Parliament

• James II
  Jul 1, 1685

  -practiced Catholic faith openly -appointed Catholics high in office, which angered many people -Many Protestants feared he would restore the Roman Catholic Church -Later, James fled to France

• The Monarchy is Back
  1660

  -Charles II and Parliament work together to fix the nation -Things don't work out because he wants to bring back Catholicism -Charles II dissolves Parliament and restores the monarchy

• The English Commonwealth
  Jul 1, 1649

  -Took over the monarchy and House of Lords -Oliver Cromwell is the leader -Falls apart after Cromwell dies in 1658 -Monarchy gains power again

• Charles I is executed
  1649

  -He is beheaded -He pleads guilty for Treason -The Monarchy ends -The execution is public -Parliament controls England -England becomes a Republic