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Jun 15, 1215
The Magna Carta
The Magna Carta promised protection of the Church and limited taxations and other feudal payments to the crown. It sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power. -
Dec 14, 1241
Establishment of Parliament
The members were originally meant to act as advisors to the King, but eventually would become the very force that challenged his power. -
Nov 17, 1558
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth's reign led to a limited monarchy because of her reduction of the Privy Council and her goals to address issue proclamations. -
Petition of Right
The Petition of Right limited the power of the monarchy by defining the monarch's powers regarding taxation, martial law, and imprisonment without trial. -
The English Civil War
The English Civil War abolished the Privy Council and replaced it with Parliament, which not only limited the monarchy, but practically abolished it. -
Two Treaties of Government
In this books publication, John Locke tries to justify the fall of the monarchy and advertises the creation of a new form of government for the people. -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights led to a separation of powers, therefore enhancing and protecting the rights of the citizens, and limited the power of the monarchies.