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The Magna Carta, signed by John I of England, established rule of law for the first time in England.
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England's first representative parliament was held by Edward I. In attendence, there were nobles, knights, bishops, and many other important people
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Parliament gained power of the purse, which means they have control of the countries wealth and how to use it. This prevented kings from using it selfishly
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The Act of Supremacy was passed by parliament and made King Henry VIII the head of the Church of England.
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Elizabeth I, also known as the Virgin Queen because she never married, was one of Englands most famous monarchs.
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James VI of Scotland became James I of England and remained in power until his death.
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Charles was a very controversial King, as his strong catholic beliefs caused problems as religious diversity in Europe increased. He was executed in 1649 for treason.
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The civil war lasted from 1642-1651. It was fought between the supporters of Charles I and those who opposed him.
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Charles I was tried and convicted of high treason. He was executed by the guillotine.
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Monarchy in England was restored after Oliver Cromwell's commonwealth.
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James was the last Roman Catholic monarch of England. He was king for 3 years until he was deposed during the glorious revolution
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The Glorious Revolution resulted in the deposition of James II, his daughter Mary II, and her husband William III.
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The English Bill of Rights, or an Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown, is part of the foundation of the British constitution
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Sir Robert Walpole was the first Prime Minister of the UK. It also established the two party tradition that is still in the UK
