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Mar 1, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was created to limit the power of the king. -
Period: Mar 1, 1215 to
Absolutism in England
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Petition of Right
The Petition of Right was an updated version of the Magna Carta. It limited the power of the king. -
Charles I Became King
He ignored the petition of right during his reign. He held absolute power. -
English Civil War
THe English Civil war was between the king and parliament. Ultimately, parliament won the war after 7 years. -
Period: to
Lord Protector
Oliver Cromwell was the Lord Protector of England. He was the head of the parliament army. -
Charles II Became King
Charles II was a pretty good ruler. Later, his son became king. -
Habeas Corpus Act
Habeas Corpus stated that you can't arrest someone without a good reason. -
James II Became King
James II didn't rule like his father. He ignored the Magna Carta and ruled the way he wanted. -
James II Fled England
He left England becuse he was ignoring laws. William of Orange and Mary ruled after him -
William of Orange and Mary
William and Mary took the throne after James II fled England.
