Limited English Monarchy

By Josh_Boyd
  • The House of Commons passes the Militia Ordinance

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    The Act of Settlement is passed

    This act ensured that constitutional advisors would have a key role in the English gorvernment