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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was written by Archbishop Stephen Langton and forced upon King John. It limited the King's power and preserved the rights of the barons and the English people. -
Dec 14, 1241
Parliament
Parliament is a group of people that looked out for their citizens and themselves against the King. They wanted power and so were a key role in the limited monarchy. Image: http://www.freefoto.com/preview/31-07-11/The-Houses-of-Parliament--London--England -
Nov 1, 1534
First Act of Supremacy
Declared that King Henry VIII was the only "supreme head on earth of the Church of England." I destroyed any connections to the Roman Catholic Church and made him the leader of England both religiously and politically. Image: http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/henry8face2.htm -
Civil War
Charles I raises an army and invades Parliament in an attempt to take absolute power over England. Parliament escapes and raises its own army and strieks back. -
The Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution was the overthrow of King Jame II and was replaced by William III and Mary II. They jointly ruled England and created the Bill of Rights. -
Bill of Rights
THe English Bill of Rights laid out basic rights for Englishmen and was a huge step towards better lives for the common people. It was the final step towards a limited monarchy. Image: http://www.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage/14424/727125 -
Charles I executed
Charles I is tried and convicted of High Treason and was executed. Oliver Cromwell, who lead parliament forces, takes control and proves to be no better than Charles I. Cromwell died in 1658.
