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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Charta
Image This document challanged the authorities of the monarchs. This document challenged the authorities of the monarchs. This document was the first to force a king to reign by his subject in order to limit his powers through the law and protect the -
The Petition of Rights
Image This was a major English document that stated specific things the king was not allowed to conflict, or go against the rules or laws of. This document was passed by Parliament in 1628. This document was a possible reason that absolutism failed. This document limited monarchy because rulers began to realize how much power the parliament had and realized that they had to begin to work with the parliament instead of against it. -
Long Parliament Established
ImageKings who would try to rule without parliament weren’t very successful, because parliament had so much control. Rulers began to realize how much power the parliament had and realized that they had to begin to work with parliament instead of against it. Parliament was gaining more power than the king, and looked to take power away from the monarchies. The Parliament was unwilling to give up its powers.
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Charles I Execution
Image King Charles was involved in the struggle of power from the English Parliament. many of the citizens of England didn't agree with his actions through the government and in the church, such as his collection of taxes without the agreement of the Parliament. The Parliament didnt like the power that Charles had throughout the realm they delt as though the only way to keep him from...... -
Charles I execution continued....
...gaining power was to execute him. -
Oliver Cromwell's reign
Image Parliament oddered to make Oliver Cromwell the kind og England because they needed someone to resore oikitical stability. He believed it would be wrong to re-establish a monarchy and he explained this through his speech known as "Oliver Cromwell's Aims" to the public. -
The Glorious Revolution
ImageThis was a revolution that overthrew king James II of england. It was known as the Bloodless Revolution. This Revolution was the led to the collapse of a monarchy and dominion government and led to a government based around the Parliament. -
The English Bill of Rights
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This was a document of the english law which stated that the crown must " ask permission" before putting laws into order. This took power away from the monarchy, then again making the parliament much stronger.
