England in the Seventeenth Century

  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    The Magna Carta regulated the power of the King.
  • James I Takes the Throne

    James I Takes the Throne
    James I becomes the King of England. Because of his actions, the Parliament became suspicious of the Monarchs
  • The Petition of Rights

    The Petition of Rights
    The Petition of Rights further limited the power held by the King.
  • English Civil War

    English Civil War
    The English Civil War was a long war between the King of England and the Parliament of England. The Parliament eventuall won the war
  • Charles I

    Charles I
    On this date, Charles I was beheaded by Parliament for abusing his power and ruling like a monarch.
  • James II takes the throne

    James II takes the throne
    On this date James II took the throne of England. Throughout his reign, he struggled with Parliament.
  • Glorious Revolution

    Glorious Revolution
    William and Mary overthrow King James II as the ruler of England with help from the Parliament. They rhen established England as a republic.