-
Jan 1, 1215
Magna Carta
The first step to limit the power of the monarch. It is a charter agreed upon by King John of England that promised the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, and limitations on feudal payments to the Crown. -
Charles I’s Parliament
Charles I of England led a very dysfunctional and ultimately disastrous Parliament. His first session only lasted three weeks. He had recalled the Parliament after he attempted to rule alone but he eventually dissolved it again, which led to the Long Parliament. -
The Long Parliament
After the Bishops’ Wars, Charles I had to summon Parliament again so that they could pass new financial bills. It did not end until after the English Civil War. -
Grand Remonstrance
A list of grievances that was presented to Charles I during the Long Parliament. It was one of the events that led to the English Civil War and the removal of Charles I from the throne and led to the rise of Oliver Cromwell. -
Charles I executed
This was one of the major effects of the unrest in England. After the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell was able to take over and start his own government without the need for a monarch. This also led to the establishment of James II as king and it eventually led to the Glorious Revolution. -
The Glorious Revolution
This revolution led to the overthrow of King James II of England. It led to the removal of the current style of monarchy and led to the establishment of a government that maintained a monarchy but it was based largely around the Parliament. It also led to the establishment of William and Mary as co-monarchs. They also worked to draft the English Bill of Rights -
King George I Coronation
King George established the monarchy that was more centered around the Parliament and started the dynasty that would last until today. Additionally, his government would remain mostly the same until today.
