History of the British Isles

The Spanish Armada threatened England's control over naval trade at the end of the 16th century, and the Anglo-Spanish War secured the Royal Navy's supremacy.

The Nine Years' War was the beginning of English rule in Ireland, with many more Irish-English clashes to follow. Join this history lesson to learn the details.

The English Civil War took place between 1642 and 1651 and helped solidify parliament's strength in a constitutional monarchy in the United Kingdom.

In 1649, the English monarchy was abandoned. Learn about the Interregnum, and how England became a republic and military dictatorship until 1660.

In this lesson, learn what led to James II losing the crown in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, and then review the Bill of Rights which passed at this time.