7.3 Seven Steps to a Limited Monarchy (AP EURO)

Magna Carta

Jun 15, 1215

Passed by barons it declared that the king and government were bound by the same laws as other citizens of England. This protected many rights of English citizens and prevented unlawful imprisonment.

Creation of Parliament

Nov 13, 1295

At first the point of Parliament then was primarily to obtain money, not to make laws; that right belonged only to the King. This was the first time summoning Parliament which resulted in the challenging of king's authority. The process would be copies in the future sessions for Parliament.

Crowning of Queen Elizabeth I

Jan 15, 1559

Her rule became a model for England that a monarch and Parliament could work together. She set a precedent for the House of Commons that future rules will fail to meet.

Petition of Rights

Jun 7, 1628

Sets out a list of specific liberties of subjects of the King that the King can NOT infringe.

Execution of King Charles I

Jan 30, 1649

Represents the end of how monarchs were seen as divine and untouchable. Parliament started to gain power, almost as much as the monarchs.

King James II Overthrown

Jun 10, 1688

The final King James II's usurpation of power marks the final absolute monarch to rule over England. After the Glorious Revolution it started seeing the beginning of joint rule with Parliament and England leaving the idea of absolutism behind.

English Bill of Rights Passed

Dec 16, 1689

The English Bill of Rights stated the rights and liberties the people had, created a separation of powers, and limited the powers of the king and queen.