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King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215, the first set of limits to the crown.
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This petition granted certain rights to freed Englishmen and guaranteed power for Parliament while limiting the power of the monarch.
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The English Civil War started as a dispute between Parliament and Charles I. The result was a large amount of power gained by Parliament.
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The return of Charles II was important for England's history, as Parliament further limited the power of the monarchy.
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When William of Orange landed in 1688 it represented a shift in British politics. William and Mary ruled for the people as people's monarchs.
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This declaration listed grievances against James II and included 13 clauses that limited the power of the crown
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The English Bill of Rights guaranteed certain rights for the people of England. This document further limited the power of the English crown.
