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Crisis and Absolutism 2
Crisis and Absolutism 2
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History
10th Grade
01/28/2016

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After James II flees, Parliament asks William and Mary to take the crown if they also accept the English ________ of _________ that sets up a constitutional monarchy.
Definition
Bill of Rights
Term
The 30 Years War ends with the __________ of ___________ that split the Holy Roman Empire into ______ independent states.
Definition
Peace of Westphalia; 300
Term
The leader of Parliament's supporters was ________ _________ who killed Charles I, purged Parliament of the king's supporters, and eventually established a military dictatorship.
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Oliver Cromwell
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In the English Civil War, the king was supported by a group that was called the ____________ and Parliament was supported by the _______________.
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Cavaliers; Roundheads
Term
After Charles I is executed, the House of Lords was abolished and England is called a ______________.
Definition
Commonwealth
Term
English Protestants inspired by Calvinists were called __________ who made up a key part of the House of Commons.
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Puritans
Term
Many English Protestants were unhappy with their treatment by Charles I and eventually flee to ___________.
Definition
Americas
Term
The idea that power to rule is granted by God and rulers are only responsible to God is called _________ ________ of Kings.
Definition
Divine Right
Term
When James II comes to power after his brother, Charles II, dies; Nobles ask William III to overthrow his father-in-law in what becomes known as the ___________ Revolution due to the fact that little blood was shed.
Definition
Glorious
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