Transcript Ch. 18-2 PPT

The English Commonwealth
The English Commonwealth
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Charles I was defeated in the English Civil War.
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Charles I was executed.
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The monarchy and the House of Lords were
abolished by the Rump Parliament.
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At the request of Oliver Cromwell, England was
declared a commonwealth.
The Restoration
The Restoration
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Monarchy was reestablished in England.
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The Stuart line was restored, with Charles II,
the son of Charles I, becoming king.
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Parliament retained much of its power.
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Parliament and the king had disagreements involving
Catholicism.
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Charles II tried to suspend some of
Parliament’s laws involving religion but was
forced by Parliament to back down.
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Parliament passed a law that allowed only
Church of England members to hold
government and military office.