Civilization - Polat Meva

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  • 1066

    The Norman Conquest

    The Norman Conquest of England by William the Conqueror.
  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    Barons rebelled against King John, leading to the establishment of limits on royal power.
  • 1517

    Ninty-Five Theses

    Martin Luther's document criticizing the Catholic Church's practices, particularly indulgences, wich sparked the Reformation.
  • 1534

    Act of Supremacy

    Legislation that declared Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, marking the official break from the Catholic Church.
  • 1536

    Acts of Union

    Legislation that extended English laws to Wales and represented Wales in the English Parliament.
  • 1553

    Mary I's Reign

    1553-1558 : Period during which Mary I attempted to restore Catholicism in England, leading to the persecution of Protestants.

  • Death of Mary Queen of Scots

    A significant event where Mary was executed/beheaded for plotting against Elizabeth I, highlighting the tensions between Catholics and Protestants.

  • Defeat of the Spanish Armanda

    A pivotal naval battle where England defeated Spain, solidifying Elizabeth I's reign and marking a turning point in English history.

  • Establishment of Jamestown

    The first permanent English settlement in North America, which struggled initially but later thrived due to tobacco cultivation.

  • Civil War and Royal Execution

    1642-1649 : Conflict between King Charles I and Parliament, resulting in the trial and execution of Charles I.

  • Revolution

    The overthrow of King James II, leading to the establishment of William and Mary as monarchs and the signing of the Bill of Rights.

  • Bill of Rights

    An act that limited the powers of the monarchy and established the rights of Parliament and individuals, making the transition to a constitutional monarchy.

  • The Parliamentary Union with Scotland

    The Parliamentary Union with Scotland, leading to the formation of the Kingdom of Great Britain.

  • The Union

    The Anglo-Irish Union, which created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

  • Vote for the Middle Class

    First Reform Act, which expanded voting to the middle class.

  • Vote for the Working Class

    Second Reform Act : extended voting rights to some working-class men.

  • Electoral Expansion

    Third Reform Act : Further expanding the electorate

  • Universal Male Suffrage

    Introduction of male universal uffrage and voting rights for women over 30.

  • Full Women's Suffrage

    Full universal suffrage granted to women.

  • Establishment of Devolved Parliaments

    The establishment of devolved parliaments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

  • Equality in Royal Succession

    Succession to the Crown Act : Abolished male primogeniture, allowing daughters equals rights in succession