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Jun 15, 1215
The Signing of the Mangna Carta
Nobles forced King John to sign the Magna Carta in response to his unruly taxing. It established that the king was subject the the same laws as his people as well as the right of the individual, the right for a fair trial, and the right to justice. -
1295
The Model Parliament is Called
The first representative parliament to be called. It included a wide range of people from different areas so as to have fair representation in matters of the government. -
Passing of the Petition of Right
The Petition of Right was passed, further limiting the power of the monarchy in response to Charles I's disregard of Parliament and his abuse of power. It limited the monarch's ability to tax, military power, and ability to imprison people without being proven guilty. -
Cromwell's Commonwealth
After Cromwell's victory of the English Civil War, he significantly decreased the influence of Parliment. -
The Restoration of the English monarchy
Charles II is invited to be king after the end of Cromwell's Commonwealth. He agrees to a constitution that outlines his powers, limiting them, introducing the power of Parliament back into the English monarchy. -
King James II's reign
After Charles II, James II inherited the throne. He, like multiple rulers before him, did not have a good relationship with Parliaments, dismissing and dissolving it as he pleased. -
The Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution was the overthrow of King James II due to his absolutism. It established William and Mary as rulers and re-established Parliament as a highly influential force. It established England as a constitutional monarchy where parliament has basic sovereignty over the ruler.
