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When did James VI of Scotland become King James I of England?
When did James VI of Scotland become King James I of England?
During which period was England ruled by Parliament and Oliver Cromwell without a monarch?
During which period was England ruled by Parliament and Oliver Cromwell without a monarch?
When was King Charles I executed after parliamentary victory?
When was King Charles I executed after parliamentary victory?
What event led to the bloodless overthrow of James II and the ascension of William & Mary to the throne?
What event led to the bloodless overthrow of James II and the ascension of William & Mary to the throne?
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Who became the King of England in 1603?
Who became the King of England in 1603?
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Which event resulted in the restoration of monarchy under Charles II after the fall of the Commonwealth?
Which event resulted in the restoration of monarchy under Charles II after the fall of the Commonwealth?
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What was the outcome of the conflict between royalists and parliament supporters?
What was the outcome of the conflict between royalists and parliament supporters?
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Who ruled England as Lord Protector after the monarchy was abolished?
Who ruled England as Lord Protector after the monarchy was abolished?
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What event led to the bloodless overthrow of James II and the ascension of William & Mary to the throne?
What event led to the bloodless overthrow of James II and the ascension of William & Mary to the throne?
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During which period was England ruled by Parliament and Oliver Cromwell without a monarch?
During which period was England ruled by Parliament and Oliver Cromwell without a monarch?
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Study Notes
Transition of Monarchy
- James VI of Scotland became King James I of England in 1603, uniting the crowns of Scotland and England.
- William and Mary ascended to the throne following the Glorious Revolution of 1688, a bloodless overthrow of James II.
Commonwealth and Protectorate
- England was ruled by Parliament and Oliver Cromwell from 1649 to 1660, during the Interregnum, a period without a monarch.
- Oliver Cromwell served as Lord Protector of England during this time, leading the country after the execution of Charles I.
Execution and Restoration
- King Charles I was executed in 1649 after the parliamentary victory in the English Civil War, marking a significant moment in the conflict between royalists and Parliament supporters.
- The restoration of the monarchy occurred in 1660 with Charles II reclaiming the throne following the decline of the Commonwealth.
Conflict Outcomes and Monarchical Changes
- The conflict between royalists and parliament supporters culminated in the execution of Charles I and eventually led to the establishment of the Commonwealth, characterized by the absence of a monarchy.
- The Glorious Revolution resulted in a constitutional monarchy under William and Mary, setting a precedent that limited royal power.
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Test your knowledge of important events during the Stuart Period, from the accession of James I to the Commonwealth and Protectorate era.
