Question

Arrange the historical events in the order in which they took place, from the earliest to the latest.
James I ascends to the throne of England.
Charles I becomes the king of England.
Oliver Cromwell becomes Lord Protector of England.
The Gunpowder Plot is exposed.
The English Civil War begins.

Answer 1

The chronological order is this:

James I ascends to the throne of England
The Gunpowder Plot is exposed
Charles I becomes the king of England
The English Civil War begins.
Oliver Cromwell becomes Lord Protector of England.

All of these events occurred in the first half of the 17th century.

Answer 2

The correct order is:

1- James I ascends to the throne of England

1603: James ascends to the throne on March 24, a few hours after the death of Elizabeth I.

2- The Gunpowder Plot is exposed

1605: The Gundpowder Plot was a failed assassination attempt against King James. The plot was revealed to the authorities in an anonymous letter sent on 26 October, 1605.

3- Charles I becomes the king of England

1633: Charles ascends to the throne on 18 June 1633, succeding King  James VI.

4- The English Civil War begins.

1642: The English Civil War was a series of armed conflicts between Parliamentarians and Royalists over the type of England's governance. It began in 1642 and ended in 1646.

5- Oliver Cromwell becomes Lord Protector of England.

1653: Oliver Cromwell was an English military and political leader. He became Lord Protector of England in 1653 and served until he died in 1658.