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1215
Magna Carta
This is the signing of the Magna Carta by King John which went from rule of man to rule of law. -
Petition of Right
This was a right that was required to be signed by King Charles, and it required the monarchs get parliamentary approval before new taxes. -
Renewed Conflict
After King Charles had died there was a renewal of conflicts between the parliament and the crown. -
Bill of Rights
During that same year, the English Bill of Rights was passed. -
William and Mary
Four years later, William and his wife, Mary, were chosen to be the next rulers but had to govern as well according to statutes of Parliament.