Absolutism in England

  • Period: Jan 1, 1000 to

    English Apbsolutism

    During this time, England was going through hard times due to bad Kings.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta was Signed

    Magna Carta was Signed
    The Magna Carta was created by the Parliament to limit the King's power.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Parliment of England Formed

    Parliment of England Formed
    A legislature that limited the King's power.
  • Petitions of Rights Signed

    Petitions of Rights Signed
    The Petition of Rights is a document that lists the rights of the English people. The King could not infringe on these rights.
  • English Civil War Starts

    English Civil War Starts
    The English Civil War was a war between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists.
  • Oliver Cromwell Controls Commonwealth England

    Oliver Cromwell Controls  Commonwealth England
    Oliver was given the responsibility to protect England
  • English Civil War Ends

    English Civil War Ends
    The English Civil War ends with the Parlimentians winning and the execution of King Charles the First
  • Glorious Revolution

    A battle where King James II of England was was overthrown by the Parliamentians with the help of a Dutch fleet. William III of Orange later was crowned with his wife Marry II of England.