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English Limited Monarchy

By Alex Kenny
  • Magna Carta signed
    Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta signed

    Rebel barons forced King John to sign this document, granting the nobles rights such as the right to a fair trial, property and taxation rights, the protection from unlawful imprisonment, and protection from the King's interference with the church.
  • Model Parliament called by King Edward I
    1295

    Model Parliament called by King Edward I

    Edward I called the first ever Parliament, referred to as "Model Parliament." It was a collection of knights, clergy, and common people .
  • 1st Act of Supremacy repealed
    Nov 30, 1554

    1st Act of Supremacy repealed

    Queen Mary I, daughter of King Henry VII, repealed the act, which had declared Henry to be the supreme head of the Church. As a Catholic, she did so to reconcile the English Church with Pope Julius III. This is representative of the Protestant/Catholic divide that limited the ability for future monarchs to trend towards absolutism.
  • Petition of Right passed by Parliament

    Petition of Right passed by Parliament

    This was a document that limited King Charles I's power, with specific provisions preventing him from taxing without Parliament's consent, prevented false imprisonment, prevented quartering of soldiers in citizens' homes, and preventing the king from employing martial law outside of a war.
  • The Grand Remonstrance presented to King Charles I

    The Grand Remonstrance presented to King Charles I

    Parliament presented this document, essentially a lengthy list of complaints, to the King. These grievances served to bring light to the King's abuses of power and establish the central role of Parliament in government. It rejected the doctrine of absolutism, through specific complaints: chiefly, the king's failure in the Protestant conversion of Spain, the king's illegal levying of taxes, the rise of monopolies under the king, and the misuse of the royal courts.
  • Glorious Revolution begins with William of Orange's invasion of England

    Glorious Revolution begins with William of Orange's invasion of England

    Unhappy with James II's harsh policies, especially the Catholic ones, Parliament deposed King James II and replaced him with William and Mary. Importantly, Parliament only backed the two after they signed the English Bill of Rights.
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    Glorious Revolution

  • English Bill of Rights published

    English Bill of Rights published

    After King James II died, William and Mary were forced to sign this so Parliament would back them as King and Queen. It consisted of a list of declarations, limiting the power of the monarch and protecting the rights of citizens. Specific provisions included restrictions of the king's lawmaking and taxation powers, and freedom of speech for the people.