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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
Barons challenging the absolute power of the monarchy made King John sign Magna Carta limiting his power. This is a very early example of the challenges absolute monarchs faced. -
Reign of Charles I
His avoidance of Parliament, overtaxation and abuse of power led to an overall distrust and dissatisfaction with absolute ruling. -
Militia Ordanance
Gave Parliament the power to create their own army, which gave parliament more power and led to the civil war -
English Republic
For 11 years England had no monarchy at all. Oliver Cromwell led the country in place of a king. -
The Test Act
Parliament asserted their power over Charles II by forcing him to pass the Test Act, which went against his own Declaration of Indulgences. -
Coronation of William III and Mary II
William and Mary ended up the first monarchs without absolute power when the signed the bill of rights -
Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights stated the powers of Parliament. It also set up some basic rights for the people.
