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7 Steps to a Limited Monarchy

By merefoy96
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    Image Used The Magna Carta limited the power of the English kings by laying out the rights of English citizens. King James was forced to sign it. Rights spelled out in the document include habeus corpus and freedom of the Church from royal interference. This was one step toward a limited monarchy because this was the first time in which citizens limited the power of the monarch.
  • Nov 13, 1295

    "Model" Parliament

    "Model" Parliament
    Image usedWhen King Edward I summoned Parliament, he wanted to raise money for war through taxes. It was one of the first parliaments ever calledand it included representitives from outside the clergy and aristocracy. This became a model for Parliaments later on and it stepped toward a limited government because the king needed Parliament's approval to raise money.

  • King Charles

    King Charles
    Image Used King Charles clashed with Parliament many times during his reign. He was declared a tyrant after he dissolved Parliament and ruled for close to 10 years. He convokes Parliament but later on invades it. This leads to the English Civil War. This is significant because it shows Parliament would fight corrupt leaders.

  • Execution of Charles I

    Execution of Charles I
    Image UsedCharles I was captured by Parliament and tried as a criminal. He was executed. This was significant because it demonstrates that Parliament will enfore punishment and even execute if defied, even it is a monarch. Shows that even a king can ignore Parliament.

  • Restoration

    Restoration
    Image UsedAfter the death of his father, Charles II had to wait until the death of Oliver Cromwell before he could assume his title as monarch. He too had problems with Parliament, but not as badly as his father. This is important toward Englan'd limited monarchy because once again, England had a monarch (monarchy requires a monarch).

  • James II (date used was when he was overthrown)

    James II (date used was when he was overthrown)
    Image UsedJames II was considered to be the final absolute monarch in England. After the Glorious Revolution, absolutinism was being abandonned in England. This is significant because it displays the final absolute monarch in English history.

  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights
    Image UsedThis was the last step for a limited monarchy. Certain rights such as the right to petition against a ruler and freedom from royal taxes were displayed in this document. This is the final step in a limited monarchy because through this document, monarchs must work with Parliament.