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The Magna Carta was created to limit the power of the king.
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The Petition of Right was an updated version of the Magna Carta. It limited the power of the king.
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He ignored the petition of right during his reign. He held absolute power.
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THe English Civil war was between the king and parliament. Ultimately, parliament won the war after 7 years.
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Oliver Cromwell was the Lord Protector of England. He was the head of the parliament army.
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Charles II was a pretty good ruler. Later, his son became king.
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Habeas Corpus stated that you can't arrest someone without a good reason.
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James II didn't rule like his father. He ignored the Magna Carta and ruled the way he wanted.
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He left England becuse he was ignoring laws. William of Orange and Mary ruled after him
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William and Mary took the throne after James II fled England.
