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Nov 13, 1295
Creation of Model Parliament
When Edward I called the Parliament, now known as the Model Parliament, he felt secure in his own authority. The point of calling Parliament then was primarily to obtain money, certainly not to make laws; that right belonged solely to the Crown. However, by creating any sort of voice for the public in the politics of the country, Edward began the slow shift of power that would eventually result in a limited monarchy. image source:
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Nov 1, 1534
First Act of Supremacy
The decision of Henry VIII to break away from the Roman Catholic Church and set himself up as the head of a new Church of England is one that gave the monarchy rule over both political and religious aspects of the country. This change created unrest among the people and would ultimatly create a ripple that helped the development of a limited monarchy in the future. image source:
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Nov 17, 1558
Crowning of Elizabeth I
The rule of Queen Elizabeth was to the people pf England proof that monarch and Parliament were capable of working together and ruling the country in a way which was most beneficial to all. Elizabeth's mastery of the House of Commons would set a standard which the future Stuart rulers failed to meet, therefore creating unrest in the country. image source:
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Start pf English Civil War
By resultng to full out violence, the supporters of the King and those of Parliament showed the tension which had arisen in the shadow of Charles I's push for absolute power. By resisting, the English people showed their will and determination to maintain what little power and voice was alotted to them. The Civil War also laid foundations for future power shifts towards the Parliament. image source:
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Execution of Charles I
The execution of Charles I represents the ultimate end of the divine and untouchable view of monarchs in England. The breakdown in relations between Parliament and the monarchy,as the stark differences with regards to religion and political policy caused the two to be at odds, and for the first time the people defeated the monarch. Thus, Parliment begins to gain a significant control of the Englsih political scene. image source:
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James II Overthrown in Glorious Revolution
The uprisal of the English people and final usurption of power from King James II marks the final absolute monarch to rule over England. The rise of William and Mary after the Glorious Revolution saw the beginning of joint rule with Parliament and the abandonment of absolutism in England. The ejectment from office of James II displayed the large discontent with absolutism among the English people and its ultimate demise. Image source:
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Enactment of English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights marks the official arrival of England to a Limited monarchy. In the Bill, the rights of the people are solidified and even expanded upon to the point where the monarch had a very tepid power flow. No longer was there chance of the abolishment of the tradition that Parliment and Monarch work together; now it was law. image source:
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