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Charles I is Crowned King
Charles became king when his brother and then-king Henry died in 1612. Shortly after being crowned, he married Henrietta Maria. Conflict with Parliament immediately arose from the start of his reign, which began the journey of attempts by Parliament to lessen the power of the monarchy. Photo Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anthony_van_Dyck_-_King_Charles_I_of_England,_three-quarter_portrait.jpg -
Petition of Right
This document, written in 1628, was sent to Charles I by the English Parliament. It essentially outlined the abuses of power that were committed against the citizens of England. It also described what they hoped to change, such as outlawing the unlawful imprisonment of citizens. Photo Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Petition_of_Right.jpg -
The Grand Remonstrance
This document was written to list grievances against King Charles I of England by Parliament, and it was presented to him in 1641. It covered from the beginning of his reign to the moment it was filed to him. It criticizes his bishops and counselors, marking them as corrupt. It also mentions the King's excessive taxes. Photo Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Portrait_of_King_Charles_I_of_England_-_Nationalmuseum_-_15327.tif -
Civil War Breaks Out
When the Civil War broke out, it was essentially King Charles I versus the English Parliament. Parliament repeatedly proposed for him to agree with their terms, but he, repeatedly, denied them. This civil war showed the true conflict between the two parties and how strongly their disagreements affected the country. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Charles_I_Demanding_Entrance_at_the_Beverley_Gate,_Hull,_23_April_1642.jpg -
The Execution of King Charles I
King Charles I was called to be executed after the end of the war for treason and for the suffering of the English people. His execution furthered the goals of Parliament as they did not have to suffer under his absolutism any longer; they could move forward with limitations on the monarchy. Photo Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Execution_of_Charles_I_(Burton).png -
Leviathan
Leviathan, written by Thomas Hobbes, proved to further promote absolutism within England. This clearly favored King Charles I over Parliament because they were trying to RID of absolutism, not further promote it. This, in turn, set Parliament back in their endeavors. Photo Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Leviathan#/media/File:Leviathan_by_Thomas_Hobbes.jpg -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights concluded the path to a limited monarchy. Being passed in 1689, it created a separation of powers. Its most important declaration in terms of the subject at hand was its limitation in the powers of the king and queen. It additionally strengthened Parliament and established specific rights and freedoms for citizens. Photo Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/English_Bill_of_Rights_of_1689#/media/File:English_Bill_of_Rights_of_1689_(top).jpg
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