Timeline project

  • 1215

    1215

    when King John signed Magna Carta
  • 1628

    King Charles required to sign the Petition of Right
    Required monarchs to obtain Parliamentary approval before new taxes
  • 1642

    Extended conflict between Charles and Parliament erupted into civil war in
  • 1685

    renewed conflicts and rebellion between the Crown and Parliament
  • 1689

    William and Mary chosen to rule, but had to govern according to statutes of Parliament