English Civil War Timeline Project

The Tudor dynasty ruled England from 1485 to 1603. During this period, Parliament had little power to challenge the monarch's decisions.

King James I, who reigned from 1603 to 1625, believed in the divine right of kings. This meant he believed God had chosen him to rule with absolute authority, leading to conflict with Parliament.

The Petition of Rights, written in 1628, was a document that limited the king's power in several areas, including taxation and imprisonment without trial.

The English Civil War (1642-1651) was a conflict between Parliament and King Charles I, who believed in the divine right of kings.

Oliver Cromwell was a military leader who played a key role in the English Civil War. He ultimately led the Parliamentarian forces to victory.

The Restoration period (1660-1688) saw the return of the monarchy, with Charles II, son of Charles I, claiming the throne.

The Glorious Revolution (1688) saw the overthrow of King James II and the establishment of a new king and queen, William and Mary.

After the Glorious Revolution, England became a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch's power was limited by Parliament.

A document signed in 1689 that limited the power of the English monarch and gave Parliament more power. It established key principles of individual rights.

The English King and Queen. Their reign is known as "the Glorious Revolution" and marked a shift in power towards Parliament.

The governing body in England that gained more power during "the Glorious Revolution".

The English Monarch whose power was limited during "the Glorious Revolution".

A period of eleven years (1629-1640) when King Charles I ruled without the Parliament's consent, as he was displeased with their constant questioning of his decisions.

A period of turmoil and conflict in England (1640-1653) marked by Charles I's attempt to regain his power and the Parliament's resistance to his rule.

The English Civil War (1642-1649) was a conflict between those who supported the king (Cavaliers) and those who supported Parliament (Roundheads). This war ended with the execution of King Charles I in 1649.

A type of government where the country is ruled by a Parliament or other representative body, with no monarch or king.

A period of political and social upheaval following the execution of King Charles I, where England was ruled by Parliament under Oliver Cromwell. This period ended with the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660.

King Charles II, who was restored to the throne in 1660, dissolved Parliament again in 1681 to regain full power.

The period of instability that followed the Restoration of the Monarchy. James II's policies caused conflicts which eventually led to the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

Each event in a project timeline must have a clear and accurate description that answers the mini-question associated with it. The details included must be relevant and comprehensive.

The descriptions for each event must be accurate and truthful. They should avoid any inaccuracies or inconsistencies. Minor inaccuracies may be penalized.

The timeline project must include the names of all the students who participated in the project, ensuring everyone involved is acknowledged and recognized for their contributions.

An essential question is the core idea driving your project, acting as a guiding principle throughout. It must be answered thoughtfully and with a minimum of four sentences, showcasing your understanding and insight into the project's main themes.

The essential question must be answered using relevant details and evidence from the events in the project. These details should provide concrete support for your answer, demonstrating the connection between the events and the central question.