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The House of Commons passes the Militia Ordinance
This Ordinance gave Parliament the power to appoint military leaders without the Kings approval, taking away a major power from the Monarchy. -
The Parliamentarians win the English Civil War
This resulted in the execution of King Charles I and the temporary end to Monarchy in England -
Charles ll is restored to the throne
This represents the return of Monarchy to England, ending the tyrannical reign of Oliver Cromwell -
King James II flees to France
Without King James II in the picture, this left Protestants William III and Mary II as the heirs to the throne -
The English Parliament passes Toleration Act
This gave religious freedom to all Protestants. With Parliament passing such an important bill to the English people, this continued to take power away from the Monarchy and give it to Parliament -
William lll and Mary ll commence the English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights guaranteed Civil Rights for the English people and limited the powers of the monarchy -
The Act of Settlement is passed
This act ensured that constitutional advisors would have a key role in the English gorvernment