Study topic
The Tudors and the Stuarts
The Tudor and Stuart eras shaped England’s religion and the balance of power between Crown and Parliament — a rich source of test questions.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ Henry VIII broke with Rome and founded the Church of England.
- ◆ Elizabeth I was a Protestant queen; the Spanish Armada was defeated in 1588.
- ◆ The English Civil War led to the execution of Charles I in 1649.
- ◆ Oliver Cromwell ruled as Lord Protector during the republic that followed.
- ◆ The monarchy was restored in 1660 under Charles II.