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King John I was forced to sign the Magna Carta which limited his power. This was the the first time something limited power of the king.
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The parliament gains the power to advise and suggest options for the king. The king must listen, however he is not required to take those actions.
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The parliament gains the power to allow or decline the kings request to use money. This limited the amount of money the king was allowed to spend.
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Henry VIII established church of England Act of Supremacy. This recognized the king as the head of the church.
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Queen Elizabeth I was a powerful leader. She was never married, She established the Church of England, promoted western exploration, and defeated the Spanish Armada.
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King James I was a powerful and strict absolutist. He was protestant, He claimed to own all English and Scottish territory. He translated the bible into English for the Church of England. It was named the King James Version.
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King Charles I of Britain was another strict absolutist. Although Catholic religion was not liked by the people, his wife was Catholic. He allowed many Catholic-like elements in the Anglican Church. Many historians speculate he my have been a Catholic himself in secret. He was rebelled against by Oliver Cromwell and the Puritans. He died by being beheaded.
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Oliver Cromwell was a member of parliament and a Puritan. He fought against Charles I in the English Civil War. He promoted democracy, but ruled as a dictator.
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Richard Cromwell became the Lord Protector after his father, Oliver Cromwell died. He stood for many of the same reasons and ideas his father did.
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King Charles II restored the monarchy by becoming king. He was invited to be king after Cromwell.
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The people did not like it when James II baptized his son. He and his son were asked to give up power because of their Christian religion. They gave up power peacefully which was called the Glorious Revolution.
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William married Mary, James II's daughter. He was protestant and came to power when asked by the parliament.
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James II's daughter, Mary, and her husband became the rulers of the monarchy. They were protestant. They co-ruled with the parliament. They approved the English Bill of Rights.
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In the 1700's, the parliament's power continues to grow. As the Prime Minister's power grows, the monarchy fades away. The two part system is created, but voting rights are still limited to people that are white, own land, are aristocrats, have money, and are adults.
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Universal manhood suffrage gradually emerges. This allows many more people to vote regardless of background or personal situation.
