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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta limited the power of the English King/Queen. -
Period: Nov 2, 1215 to
English Absolutism
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Nov 2, 1348
The Black Plague
It would eventually kill between a third and half of the population. These huge death tolls sparked off a chain of events that would change the position of the peasant in England forever. -
Nov 4, 1381
Peasent Revolt
The Peasants' Revolt, Wat Tyler's Rebellion, or the Great Rising of 1381 was one of a number of popular revolts in late medieval Europe and is a major event in the history of England. -
Nov 4, 1521
Lutheran Writings
At this time Lutheran writings began to circulate throughout England. -
Nov 4, 1529
Henry VIII Seperates
King Henry VIII severed ties with the Catholic Church and declared himself head of the church in England. -
Nov 4, 1534
Henry VIII issued first Act of Supremacy
The first Act of Supremacy was a piece of legislation that granted King Henry VIII of England Royal Supremacy, which means that he was declared the supreme head of the Church of England. -
Spanish Armada Destroyed
England destroyed the Spainsh Armada with thier upgraded ships and the fire ship tactic. -
Petition of Right
This was like an updated Magna Carta and limited the King/Queens power yet again. -
Beginning of English Civil War
Was a series of Armed conflicts and political machinations between the Parliment and Royalists. -
End of English Civil War
The English Civil War led to the trial and execution of Charles I, the exile of his son, Charles II, and replacement of English monarchy with, first, the Commonwealth of England.
