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May 17, 1215
Barons Capture Tower of London
Rebel Barons capture the Tower of London. This strengthened their position in their struggle with King John. -
Jun 10, 1215
Meeting at Runnymede
Barons assemble at Runnymede to negotiate with King John. Their demands are listed in the Articles of the Barons. -
Jun 15, 1215
Granting of Magna Carta
Pope Innocent III cancelled and abandoned immediately. King John sealed the Magna Carta. -
Jun 24, 1215
Distribution of Magna Carta
The first seven copies of the Magna Carta are delivered. Many peple have swayed opinions about the copies. -
Aug 24, 1215
Pope Against Magna Carta
Pope Innocent III issues a papal bull against the Magna Carta. He felt that the Magna Carta was empty and not valid. -
May 22, 1216
French Invasion of England
Prince Louis of France invades England. The invasion attracts baronial support. -
Oct 12, 1216
Loss of Royal Treasure
King John loses his royal treasure in the quicksands. This is a negative effect because when he loses wealth he loses power. -
Oct 18, 1216
Death of King John
King John dies suddenly due to a previous attack of dysentery. He is buried while his nine-year-old son becomes King Henry III. -
Nov 12, 1216
First Revision of Magna Carta
A month after King Johns death, Earl of Pembroke makes a revised version of the Magna Carta. Revised versions have good things and bad things to them it is just a matter of your point of view. -
Nov 6, 1217
Second Revision of Magna Carta
William Marshal issues a second revision of the Magna Carta, Many people did not care for the revisions but there were people who actually did. -
Feb 11, 1225
Henry III revises Magna Carta
Henry III issues a revised version of the Magna Carta. He did this under his own authority and for his own sake. -
Oct 12, 1297
Edward I Confirms Magna Carta
Edward I confirms Henry III's version of the Magna Carta. The text is placed on the first roll. -
Petition of Right
Sir Edward Coke initiates the Petition of Right. Sent by parliment to Charles I and conceded by the King in return for a grant of taxation. -
Habeas Corpus Act
Parliment passes the Habeas Corpus Act. This protects people from being detained without legal authority. -
British Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is passed by parliment. It sets out the rights of the people. -
American Declaration of Independence
The Second Continental Congress declares the seperation of the 13 colonies. From Great Britain through the Declaration of Independence. -
Constitution of the United States
The Constitution of the United States is signed and ratified the following year. It established the system of federal government that begins to operate. -
American Bill of Rights
The Amrican Bill of Rights is added to the U.S. constitution. It was added as the first ten amendments. -
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The United Nations adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This gives people their own human rights and much more freedom. -
British Human Rights Act
The British Human RIghts Act comes into force. This makes the European Convention on Human Rights enforceable in UK courts.
