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How Did Parliament Cause The Glorious Revolution
King Charles I of England, who like many other Anglicans supported a church similar to that of the Roman Catholic Church, fought with the parliament, which comprised of mostly zealous Calvinists known as Puritans who did not like the Roman Catholics or any elements of it, such as having ornate ceremonies and a hierarchy of bishops. They were unable to communicate with each other effectively so both raised armies. The parliament and its forces, under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell, captured King Charles, tried him for tyranny, and beheaded him, ending the monarchy, which shocks all of Europe. However, after Cromwell took power and ruled as a dictator, parliament was prompted to restore the monarchy, which caused the Glorious Revolution. Parliament

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