Timeline to the English Limited Monarchy

Creation of Parliament

Jan 1, 1485

The creation of Parliament emerged as a result of the system used by England in which the King relied on the local gentry of an area. Parliament allowed for the commons to have a word in government and the affairs of the crown for the first time, Henry VII brought Parliament back following the War of the Roses, and thus restored order to the country, which would get used to Parliament and the power of the commons.
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Reformation of Parliament

Jan 1, 1529

It was established by Henry VIII as a result of his breaking with the Church, for the existence of the Church of England strengthened Parliament. It gave Parliament more responsibilities, notably passing laws which lengthened meetings and gave power to the House of Commons, which would eventually become the dominant House.
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Henry VIII Breaks with the Church

Nov 17, 1534

The separation of the King from the Catholic Church as it did not allow his divorce led to the unification of the country under a religion which responded to their ruler, and not a man in a different continent. This led to the people becoming much more unified and respectful of their ruler than in Europe, bringing the population closer to their King. His being the head of the Church was agreed on by Parliament, both the commons and the nobility.
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Elizabeth I Crowned Queen

Nov 17, 1558

Following her sister's reign of terror for the Protestants, Elizabeth I's tolerance for religion and the importance which she gave to Parliament, particularly listening to the House of Commons attentively, made her extremely popular and unified the nation. She was good at balancing both the opinions given by the nobility and the commons, the House of Commons gradually becoming a stronger presence in Parliament.
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Execution: Mary, Queen of Scots

Feb 8, 1587

The execution of Mary stopped the possibility of any other plots being contrived against Elizabeth. It also got rid of the Catholic discontent from Scotland, and her tolerance before and after Mary's death made Elizabeth well-liked by her people, who continued to feel needed by their leader unlike in the rest of Europe.
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James I's Rule

Mar 24, 1603

Following Elizabeth I's popularity, James I inspired in the population dislike and distrust. He believed himself above everyone else and attempted to establish and absolutisonist state in England. However, it was Parliament which did not allow this to occur, as it had been used to playing a large role in decision-making and was not about to let that change: the once united nation began to break apart.
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Charles I's Reign

Mar 27, 1625

Charles I believed in absolutism and to achieve this he even attempted to circumvent Parliament, not calling it for eleven years. His disregard for the importance of Parliament and the opinion of the commons, as well as his religious persecutions, led to his eventual execution in 1649 and to the Civil War which led to it: his attempts for absolutism failed, the people were used to being a part of the ruler's politics.
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