6.4 A Limited Monarchy

By noravasudevan
  • The Magna Carta
    Jun 15, 1215

    The Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta promised protection of the Church and limited taxations and other feudal payments to the crown. It sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power.
  • Establishment of Parliament
    Dec 14, 1241

    Establishment of Parliament

    The members were originally meant to act as advisors to the King, but eventually would become the very force that challenged his power.
  • The Reign of Queen Elizabeth I
    Nov 17, 1558

    The Reign of Queen Elizabeth I

    Queen Elizabeth's reign led to a limited monarchy because of her reduction of the Privy Council and her goals to address issue proclamations.
  • Petition of Right

    Petition of Right

    The Petition of Right limited the power of the monarchy by defining the monarch's powers regarding taxation, martial law, and imprisonment without trial.
  • The English Civil War

    The English Civil War

    The English Civil War abolished the Privy Council and replaced it with Parliament, which not only limited the monarchy, but practically abolished it.
  • Two Treaties of Government

    Two Treaties of Government

    In this books publication, John Locke tries to justify the fall of the monarchy and advertises the creation of a new form of government for the people.
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

    The English Bill of Rights led to a separation of powers, therefore enhancing and protecting the rights of the citizens, and limited the power of the monarchies.