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1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was the first major document that limited the power of monarchies. Written by subjects of King John of England dissatisfied with monarchies demanding too much power. King John signing this was signing away potential power that would inhibit monarchies to come. -
1534
Establishment of the Church of England
The establishment of the Church of England can be viewed as an unnecessary use of power by Henry VIII. However, with hindsight it can be seen that the establishment of the Church shows England overcoming the obstacle of being tied to the Holy Roman Empire. This shows England moving further away from the traditional monarchy system by severing ties with the HRE's religious institution. -
1558
Elizabeth I Crowned
Elizabeth I being crowned the Queen of England in 1558 marks the beginning of an era in England which moved closer toward co-operation between parliament and the monarchy. The co-operation between the two is a large event which shows that monarchies don't control and make all of the decisions. -
English Civil War
The English Civil War, and furthermore the outcome, shows a great increase in power of the parliament. This directly meant a decrease in power of monarchies. -
Execution of Charles I
The execution of Charles I shows parliament working directly against the monarchy. The monarchy was losing its grasp and control on the nation, and the execution of Charles I was a excellent symbol of the draining respect for the monarchy. -
John Locke's Two Treatises of Government
The publication of John Locke's Two Treatises of Government in 1689 shows that now the general public was speaking out against the absolute monarchy. -
English Bill of Rights
Also in 1689, was the passage of the English Bill of Rights. It gave certain liberties to the people that the monarchy could not take away, as well as declare that the parliament was superior to the monarch;s word in England
