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1215
The Magna Carta
English nobles forced the king to sign the Magna Carta which was a document that limited the power of England's monarchs, guaranteeing that Englishmen could not be fined or imprisoned unless it was according to the laws of the land. -
1215
Parliament
Parliament was established as a legislative body which claimed the right to approve taxes, taking that power away from England's monarchs. -
Puritan Revolution
During this time, Parliament established its supremacy over the King, further limiting the monarch's power. -
Glorious Revolution
During this time, Parliament established its supremacy over the King, further limiting the monarch's power. -
Constitutional Monarchy
England became a constitutional monarchy in which power is shared between the King and Parliament which ensures that the monarch does not have absolute power. -
Bill of Rights of 1689
This Bill of Rights confirmed that English monarchs did not have the power to collect taxes or raise an army with consent from Parliament which limited the King's powers. -
John Locke
John Locke was an influential writer and philosopher who believed that the government's power was derived from the people instead of divine right. This change in perspective significantly changed people's views on government and the powers of a ruler.
