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Limited Monarchy
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The Apology of The Commons
Image SourceJanuary 1, 1604 – The Apology of The Commons - This was a document that apologized for the actions of James I’s inclinations. This actually was directed at Monarchy and targeted it, and this directed the power to the Parliament. Parliaments were now ready to use the power given to them and were to use it to their advantage. -
Petition of Rights
Image SourceJune 7, 1628 – Petition of Rights – This petition was to set rights and liberties to the subjects that the king prohibited before. It was the complaints Parliament had. It really put into perspective the rights of an Englishman and the ability and the power that the Parliament now had. -
Long Parliament Established
November 3rd, 1640 – Long Parliament Established – Parliament’s power was increasing because of the actions leading up to this point. The established Parliament continued with habeas corpus, wrongful and not approved taxation prohibited, and the dissolved royal court. This Parliament was to last for thirteen years. -
Charles I Executed
Image SourceJanuary 30, 1649 – Charles I executed – When Charles I was captured in the first Civil War, Parliament had thought that things would changed. They thought that change would be made and demands sought out. However Charles I, even thought he was captures, had thought to take back his power. So the only way Parliament was to make sure this would not occur, would be to execute him. Parliament now had gotten rid of the only thing standing in their way at the moment. -
Oliver Cromwell’s Rule
Image SourceDec 16th, 1653 – Oliver Cromwell’s Rule – After Cromwell’s Rule the balance of political relations altered drastically. The gentry now could no longer be denied a decisive vote in political principles. The gentry and Parliament now had a function which was more centralized. -
The Glorious Revolution
April 1st, 1688 – Image Source – This event was a bloodless revolution which resulted in the beginning steps to parliamentary democracy. People were not to settle of the little effect that would go on by the monarchy. From here there was the Bill of Rights followed. -
The English Bill of Rights
December 16th, 1689 – Image Source – This document gave rights to the members of a constitutional monarchy. It limited the power of the Crown by always having to “ask permission” from the people before action could take place. Parliament’s power grew even more and had the upper hand against monarchy.
