The Stuart Period: Key Events Quiz

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.