Timeline to Limited Monarchy in England

By AmyBVHSEuro

  • Passage of the Petition of Rights

    Passage of the Petition of Rights
    One of the first steps towards limiting the power of the king. Parliament passes this petition addressing the grievancces of Charles I arbitrary rule, such as unnecessary taxation and imprisonments. Image Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Documents_icon.svg

  • Religious Imposition of Charles I

    Religious Imposition of Charles I
    Charles I and Archbishop Laud burdened upon the Scots the English episcopal system, as well as issuing a prayer book that was similar to Anglican Book of Common Prayer. Scotland rebelled because of this, and the king lack rescources to defend against them. Image source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Temple_Protestant.JPG

  • English Civil War begins

    English Civil War begins
    Here, Parliament met and overcame the royal chair, thereby decreaseing the control of the monarch and increasing its own powers. Image Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Map_of_England_within_the_United_Kingdom.svg

  • Execution of Charles I

    Execution of Charles I
    England finally begins its journey towards limited monarchy with the execution of its absolute monarchist, Charles I after his surrender in th civil war, who had abused his powers for his own selfish purpose. Image Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb-stones.jpg

  • Restoration

    Restoration
    the monarchial throne is reestablished with Charles II and the Isle is brought under one rule. The English, Scottish, and Irish chairs were brought under Charles, Image Source: http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/File:British_Institute_of_Technology_&_E-Commerce.jpg

  • Glorious Revolution

    Glorious Revolution
    Parliament overthrew and ended the Catholic rule of King James II, who fled to France. Clearly, his actions in dissolving Parliament in 1687 upsetted many to revolt. He would have been the last crown to hae had total power. Image source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Temple_Protestant.JPG

  • The English Bill of Rights

    The English Bill of Rights
    The English Bill reaffirmed the rights brought forth by William and Mary in March of that year, to defined the powers of Parliament, limit the monarchial power, and grant to the English citizens the basic civil rights. This set the boundaries for a ruler and the liberties of the people, and was a clear touch at limited monarchy. Image Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Document.jpg