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James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England, where he would attempt to set up an absolute monarchy. Needless to say, Parliament didn't really like that.
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Charles I becomes king of England and begins attempts to disolve Parliament.
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After four years of kingship, Charles I finally manages to disolve Parliament, after which he would rule personally for eleven years.
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Civil war breaks out in England after Charles invades Parliament. After seven years of war, Parliement wins, cementing their foothold.
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The Long Parliament disolved the courts that enforced royal policy and prohibited the king from ever being able to disolve it.
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Parliament passed the Test Act which kept Catholics from gaining power in Parliament. It also served to weaken the Catholic Kings.
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William of Orange was welcomed into England as the King to replace James II, who repealed the Test Act. William would work in union with Parliament.
