The English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution

Illustration of Charles I execution

Execution of Charles I 1649

While several of the European countries were being ruled by absolute monarchs, England’s monarch, Charles I, struggled to maintain control over his citizens. Despite his best efforts to keep order, a civil war erupted which resulted in drastic changes to the role of the monarch and Parliament. In this topic, you will examine the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution.

Essential Question

  • How did the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution promote the development of the rights of Englishmen?