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Jul 15, 1215
Magna Carta
John raised taxes and squeezed money out of people. He was then forced to sign a document, the Magna Carta. This guaranteed basic political rights and limited the power King John had. -
1295
The Model Parliament
This was a group of people that made laws for the nation and was very powerful. The Model Parliament was used to weaken the great lords. -
English Civil War (1642 - 1649)
A fight between the Cavaliers, people who were on Charles' side, and the Puritan supporters of Parliament. -
Cromwell's Rule (1649 - 1653)
The abolishment of the monarchy and the House of Lords, and the establishment of a commonwealth. -
Glorious Revolution
The overthrow of King James II