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The Stuart Dynasty predominately ruled the 17th century in England.

It was a time when the kings and the English Parliament were at odds. There were frequent clashes between the kings and the Parliament that led to Civil War.

The first major conflict between King and Parliament was during the reign of James I, who reigned from 1603 until 1625. He believed in the “Divine Right” to rule as he pleased. The Stuart monarchs believed they should be considered sovereign in the land, answerable only to God. They considered themselves to be above the law of England, and controlled the established courts in the name of God. They thought of themselves as representatives of God and refused Parliament’s interference in the affairs of state. The Parliament quarreled with the King on this account and was successful in passing the Habeas Corpus Act in 1679, which prevented the King from controlling the courts.

During the reign of Charles I in 1625-1649, there was an issue of religion. Charles I becam

e a Catholic after marrying Henrietta Maria of France. The people of England turned against him because the most powerful party was Puritans or Protestants, who had elected members in Parliament that, would carry out their wishes. The religious policies between the King and Parliament led to Civil War.

The reign of Charles II was much weaker than previous monarchs because Parliament had gained control with money and more frequent meetings. Charles did not wish to be exiled again so lived peacefully with the Parliament.

Charles II left the throne to his brother James. James was a Catholic and this brought him into religious conflict with Parliament. The Politicians removed James from the throne and replaced him with James II Protestant daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange. During their reign and during the next of Anne, the younger daughter of James saw struggles with France. Parliament became increasingly important and the first political parties evolved. The Act of Succession was passed by Parliament in 1701, in which Parlia

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