English History, 1215 - 1721

  • Magna Carta
    1215

    Magna Carta

    A document that says everyone, even the king, is subject to the law and guarantees the right of individuals. King John of England was forced to sign this document.
  • First Parliament
    1295

    First Parliament

    Called by King Edward I, it was considered as the first representative parliament. It was used to impose taxes on citizens to fund for future wars.
  • Parliament gets "power of the purse"
    1400

    Parliament gets "power of the purse"

    The parliament now has to authorize what the king uses his money for. So the king has to ask the parliament instead of him deciding.
  • Act of Supremacy
    1534

    Act of Supremacy

    It was an English act of Parliament that recognized Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England.
  • Elizabeth I crowed
    1558

    Elizabeth I crowed

    Elizabeth I is crowned king after the death of her half-sister. Sometimes called the Virgin Queen or Good Queen Bess.
    (1558 - 1603)
  • James I Crowned

    James I Crowned

    King of England and Scotland, responsible for the first witch trials.
    He died from diarrhea or dysentery in 1625
  • Charles I Crowned

    Charles I Crowned

    Son of James I, he dismisses parliament for needed funds against the war on Spain, made everyone hate him.
  • English Civil War Begins

    English Civil War Begins

    Recalled Parliament for needed funds against Scotland, then dismissed after 11 years, lost the war badly, then recalled, they had an argument on who was in control of the army. They had a civil war, the Parliament had the upper hand, and Charles retreats to Scotland, and the Scots give the Parliament the power.
  • Charles I Excecuted

    Charles I Excecuted

    Parliament had him tried for treason, beheaded.
  • Restoration

    Restoration

    Return of Charles II becomes king after Oliver Cromwell, the monarch is restored. James II is crowned during this period. (1660 - 1685)
  • James II Crowned

    James II Crowned

    King of England and Scotland until 1701. Last Roman Catholic Monarch to rule England, Scotland, and Ireland.
  • Glorious Revolution; William and Mary

    Glorious Revolution; William and Mary

    Replaced James II with William of Orange, his daughter's husband, Mary. No one died during this time.
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

    William and Mary had to agree to this document to become king and queen. It would limit the powers, enhances democracy, and strengthen freedom of speech.
  • England gets its first prime minister and has a strong political party tradition

    England gets its first prime minister and has a strong political party tradition

    Robert Walpole is the first person to be prime minister. There was a new political party called the Labour Party.