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Global II - Ch5S5
vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Charles I | took over the throne after James I; was forced to sign the Petition of Right but did not follow it |
| English Civil War | Supporters and opponents of King Charles fought; Royalists vs. Cavaliers |
| Oliver Cromwell | a general who helped Cavaliers (Puritans) and took over power to become military dictator |
| Restoration | period of time when monarchy was restored. Cromwell died and CHarles II became king |
| Habeas corpus | law that gave every prisoner the right to obtain a document ordering that the prisoner be brought before a judge to specify charges against him |
| Glorious Revolution | bloodless overthrow of King James II to Mary and her husband William. |
| constitutional monarchy | laws limit the power of the monarch |
| cabinet | group of government officials that are the link between Parliament and king |