Tudors
Henry VII 1485-1509

Henry VIII 1509-1547

Edward VI 1547-1553

Mary I 1553-1558

Elizabeth I 1558-1603

Stuarts

James I 1603-1625

Charles I 1625-1649

Commonwealth 1649-1660

Charles II 1660-1685

James II 1685-1688

William II & Mary II 1689-1702

Break with Rome Catholic vs. Protestant = religious turmoil

Economic changes

Increasing population

Social changes (no more feudal system)

Printing press

New farming methods & land enclosures

Increased taxation

Population doubles 1500-1700

Civil War

Role of women very restricted

Continued growth of towns/cities

Increasing influence of scientific thought at end of period