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King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta by Nobels, limited the King's power.
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King Charles of England tried to force Scottland to become Angican. Parliament made him sign a document called the Petition of Right that limited the King's power. After signing this, Charles ignored it, leading to an English Civil War.
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Parliament against King Charles, caused by King Charles not following Petition of Rights. Parliament won. For more information go to: http://www.historyonthenet.com/Chronology/timelinecivilwar.htm
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After losing the English Civil War, King Charles is beheaded by Parliament.
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Oliver Cromwell took over as Lord Protector after English Civil War. He was a military dictator and remained so until his death.
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Charles II was King Charles son.
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James II was Charles II son. Like King Charles, he tried to disband Parliament. This leads to the Glorius Revolution.
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This war between Parliament and King James II lasted about a year. Parliament raised an army to force the King into obeying the restrictions put on him. He fled and this put Parliament above the King and Queen in power.
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William of Orange took over after King James II fled during the Glorious Revolution. He married Mary and they became King and Queen of England.
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In this form of government, everyone is subject to laws. There are still Kings and Queens, this was a compromise between Kings and Parliament.
