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Jan 1, 829
Egbert
Egbart is the first monarch in English history -
Jun 14, 1215
The Magna Carta
This document was one of the first know examples of people challenging the absolute rule of the king -
Dec 13, 1241
Parliament is Formed
Parliament was formed as a way to challenge the power and rule of the king -
English Civil War
The war was a battle that helped grow the parliament's power over absolutism. -
Execution of Charles I
Charles was disrespecting parliament and was killed -
English Bill of Rights
This document stated that the Parliament had more power than king -
Two Treatises
A book opublished by Locke that shared his many ideas on government
