Life in the UK Test
Prep
The Tudors and Stuarts
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1560
: The Scottish Parliament abolishes the authority of the Pope.
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1588
: The English defeat the Spanish Armada.
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1642
: The
English Civil War
begins between Cavaliers and Roundheads.
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1649
: Execution of Charles I; England becomes a republic (The Commonwealth).
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1660
: The Restoration; Charles II returns as King.
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1666
: The Great Fire of London.
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1679
: The
Habeas Corpus Act
becomes law.
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1688
: The
Glorious Revolution
; William III and Mary II take the throne.
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1689
: The Bill of Rights confirms the rights of Parliament.