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Signing of the Magna Carta
Most celebrated document in British Political History. Signed by King John and the Archbishop of Cantebury. It was the 'Constitution before the Constitution'. It set out basic rights and freedoms of the common people. -
Bill of Rights
Legislative outcome of the 'Glorius Revolution' of 1688 whereby William of Orange having invaded England in support of opponents King James II were invited to parliament to take the Crown. -
Act of Settlement
William III was ill and there was no heir to the throne. William's Sister in law was childless. The act laid down the terms of the succession in favour of the heirs of the protestant Sophia of Hanover. -
Union with Scotland Act
Before this act, Scotland were independent from England. They had their own Parliament and political system. We wouldn't be the United kingdom without this act. -
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The Acts of Union
Treaty of union made the Union of Scotland Act and the Union with England act possible. -
The first Great Reform Act
The first great reform act, allowing more people to vote under certain conditions and allowing Catholics to join parliament. -
The Second Great Reform Act
Further political reform allowing different parties to have suffrage. -
Parliament Act - 1911
Liberal party was elected with a landslide majority in 1906. Introduced a new programme of Social Reform encompassing national insurance, old age pensions and free school meals for children. -
European Communities Act
This act marked the UK's accession to the European Economic Community established by the Treaty of Rome (1958).