The end of the English Civil War (1642-1651) changed how Parliament and the monarchy interacted in some important ways:
Shift in Power: Before the war, the king had most of the power. But after the war, his power was greatly reduced. The execution of King Charles I in 1649 was a big deal. He was the first king to be tried and killed by Parliament.
Commonwealth Formation: After the war, in 1649, England became a republic called the Commonwealth. Oliver Cromwell was its leader, known as the Lord Protector, starting in 1653.
Parliament Takes Charge: During the Commonwealth (1649-1660), Parliament showed it had much more power. They passed laws without needing the king's approval.
Changes in Law: The English Civil War helped shape the future of England’s Constitution. It established the idea that Parliament was more important than the crown.
Long-Term Impact: When the monarchy came back in 1660, things had changed forever. This led to principles of constitutional monarchy, meaning Parliament held more power than the king.
The end of the English Civil War (1642-1651) changed how Parliament and the monarchy interacted in some important ways:
Shift in Power: Before the war, the king had most of the power. But after the war, his power was greatly reduced. The execution of King Charles I in 1649 was a big deal. He was the first king to be tried and killed by Parliament.
Commonwealth Formation: After the war, in 1649, England became a republic called the Commonwealth. Oliver Cromwell was its leader, known as the Lord Protector, starting in 1653.
Parliament Takes Charge: During the Commonwealth (1649-1660), Parliament showed it had much more power. They passed laws without needing the king's approval.
Changes in Law: The English Civil War helped shape the future of England’s Constitution. It established the idea that Parliament was more important than the crown.
Long-Term Impact: When the monarchy came back in 1660, things had changed forever. This led to principles of constitutional monarchy, meaning Parliament held more power than the king.