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1225
Magna Carta
Moved England from rule of Mante rule of law -
1337
the hundred years war
a prolonged conflict between England and France that had a significant impact on English politics and society. -
1455
the war of the roses
a series of civil wars for control of the throne of England between the houses of Lancaster and York. -
1517
the protestant reformation
a religious movement that led to the creation of the Church of England and the separation from papal authority. -
1534
act of supremacy
declared king henry VII as the supreme head of the church of England, marking a significant shift in religious and political power. -
petition of right
was presented to King Charles I by the English parliament and established certain liberties that the kind could not infringe upon, such as protection against arbitrary imprisonment and the imposition of taxes without parliaments consent -
Individual rights
rights that are required to live a free and equitable life and cannot be interfered with or denied by the government or other individuals -
English civil war
a conflict between the royalists and parliamentarians that resulted in the execution of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. -
parliament erupted into civil war
Charles declared Parliament in rebellion and began raising an army, by issuing a competing Commission of Array. At the end of 1642, he set up his court at Oxford, -
the restoration
the return of the monarchy with Charles II after the period of the Commonwealth. -
habeas corpus act
this law strengthened protections against unlawful detention, ensuring that anyone detained could request a judicial review of their arrest. -
renewed conflicts and rebellions
A rebellion is when you rise up and fight those in power, usually on a large scale -
the glorious revolution
the overthrow of James II and the ascension of Williams III and Mary II to the throne, leading to the Bill of Rights in 1689 and the strengthening of parliamentary power, -
bill of rights
was passed by the English parliament and further limited the powers of the monarch, establishing fundamental rights and freedoms for citizens, such as freedom of speech and the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. -
act of settlement
established clear rules for the succession to the English throne, limiting the power of the monarch and ensuring that parliament had a significant role in the succession process. -
treaty of union
treaty led to the acts of union 1707, uniting the kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain. -
act of union
this act united the Kingdoms of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of great Britain, creating a single parliament and government. -
the industrial revolution
this period marked a significant shift in the British economy and society, with technological advancements and changes in production that profoundly affected government and labor rights. -
american declaration of indpendence
inspired by principles similar to those in the Magna Carta and individual rights, this declaration marked a milestone in the fight for self determination and individual rights in the American colonies. -
treaty of paris
treaty ended the American revolutionary war and recognized the independence of the united states, significantly impacting British colonial policy. -
constitution of the united states
established the framework of the U.S. government and ensured a series of individual rights through its first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights -
French declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen
influenced by the American revolution and advances in individual rights in England, this declaration was fundamental document of the French revolution that proclaimed the natural and inalienable rights of man. -
battle of waterloo
this battle marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars and solidified Britain's position as a dominant global power. -
reform act
this law reformed the electoral system in England and Wales, expanding the franchise and eliminating corrupt electoral districts. -
slavery abolition
this act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire, a significantly moral and legal milestone. -
women's suffrage
in 1918, women over the age of 30 gained the right to vote in the UK, and in 1928, this right was extended to all women over the age of 21, equalizing voting rights with men. -
the parliament act
reduced the powers of the House of Lords and strengthened the House of Commons, promoting a more representative democracy. -
representation of the people act
significantly expanded the right to vote, including all women over 30 and all men over 21. -
the Treaty of Versailles
although primarily known for ending WWI, it also had important implications for the British Empire and its foreign policy. -
Anglo-Irish treaty
this treaty ended the Irish war of independence and led to the creation of the Irish free state, marking a significant shift in British-Irish relations. -
statute of westminster
this act granted full legislative independence to the self-governing dominions of the British Empire, marking a significant step towards the formation of the Commonwealth. -
World War II
during this period, the British government experienced significant changes in it structure and policies, especially with the creation of the Welfare State after the war. -
education act
also known as the butler act, it made secondary education free and compulsory for all children in England and wales. -
decolonization
after World War II, the UK began to decolonize many of its colonies, leading to the independence of numerous countries and changes in British foreign policy. -
National Health Service
stablished the National Health Service in the UK, providing healthcare free at the point of use for all residents. -
universal declaration of human rights
adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, the declaration sets out fundamental human rights to be universally protected. -
the suez crisis
a conflict that marked the end of British imperial influence in the Middle East and had significant repercussions on British foreign policy. -
civil rights act
in the United States, this law prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, marking a significant milestone in the civil rights movement. -
race relations
this act made it illegal to discriminate on the grounds of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public places and employment. -
European communities act
the legislation that allowed the UK to join the European Economic Community, the precursor to the European Union. -
the united kingdoms accession to the European economic community
an important step in the UK's European integration. -
Maastricht Treaty
this treaty led to the creation of the European Union and was a major step in the process of European integration. -
constitution of south Africa
is known for its progressive approach to human rights and equality, establishing a series of rights for all South African citizens after apartheid. -
human rights act
this act incorporated the European convention on Human Rights into British law, allowing citizens to defend their rights in UK courts. -
the equality act
unified and strengthened anti-discrimination laws in the UK, promoting equal rights for all citizens. -
fixed term parliaments act
established fixed term elections for the house of commons every five years, reducing the prime ministers power to call elections at will. -
the Scottish independence
a significant event in recent UK history where Scottish voters decided to remain part of the United Kingdom -
Brexit
the 2016 referendum resulted in the UK's decision to leave the European Union, which has had significant political and economic implications. -
the European union
established the legal framework for the UK's departure from the EU, commonly known as Brexit. -
data protection act
updated data protection laws in the UK and aligned them with the General Data Protection Regulation of the EU, enchanting privacy rights.