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Moved England from rule of Mante rule of law -
a prolonged conflict between England and France that had a significant impact on English politics and society. -
a series of civil wars for control of the throne of England between the houses of Lancaster and York. -
a religious movement that led to the creation of the Church of England and the separation from papal authority. -
declared king henry VII as the supreme head of the church of England, marking a significant shift in religious and political power.
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was presented to King Charles I by the English parliament and established certain liberties that the kind could not infringe upon, such as protection against arbitrary imprisonment and the imposition of taxes without parliaments consent -
rights that are required to live a free and equitable life and cannot be interfered with or denied by the government or other individuals -
a conflict between the royalists and parliamentarians that resulted in the execution of King Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. -
Charles declared Parliament in rebellion and began raising an army, by issuing a competing Commission of Array. At the end of 1642, he set up his court at Oxford, -
the return of the monarchy with Charles II after the period of the Commonwealth. -
this law strengthened protections against unlawful detention, ensuring that anyone detained could request a judicial review of their arrest. -
A rebellion is when you rise up and fight those in power, usually on a large scale -
the overthrow of James II and the ascension of Williams III and Mary II to the throne, leading to the Bill of Rights in 1689 and the strengthening of parliamentary power, -
was passed by the English parliament and further limited the powers of the monarch, establishing fundamental rights and freedoms for citizens, such as freedom of speech and the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. -
established clear rules for the succession to the English throne, limiting the power of the monarch and ensuring that parliament had a significant role in the succession process. -
treaty led to the acts of union 1707, uniting the kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain.
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this act united the Kingdoms of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of great Britain, creating a single parliament and government. -
this period marked a significant shift in the British economy and society, with technological advancements and changes in production that profoundly affected government and labor rights. -
inspired by principles similar to those in the Magna Carta and individual rights, this declaration marked a milestone in the fight for self determination and individual rights in the American colonies. -
treaty ended the American revolutionary war and recognized the independence of the united states, significantly impacting British colonial policy.
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established the framework of the U.S. government and ensured a series of individual rights through its first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights -
influenced by the American revolution and advances in individual rights in England, this declaration was fundamental document of the French revolution that proclaimed the natural and inalienable rights of man. -
this battle marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars and solidified Britain's position as a dominant global power.
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this law reformed the electoral system in England and Wales, expanding the franchise and eliminating corrupt electoral districts. -
this act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire, a significantly moral and legal milestone.
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in 1918, women over the age of 30 gained the right to vote in the UK, and in 1928, this right was extended to all women over the age of 21, equalizing voting rights with men. -
reduced the powers of the House of Lords and strengthened the House of Commons, promoting a more representative democracy. -
significantly expanded the right to vote, including all women over 30 and all men over 21. -
although primarily known for ending WWI, it also had important implications for the British Empire and its foreign policy. -
this treaty ended the Irish war of independence and led to the creation of the Irish free state, marking a significant shift in British-Irish relations.
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this act granted full legislative independence to the self-governing dominions of the British Empire, marking a significant step towards the formation of the Commonwealth.
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during this period, the British government experienced significant changes in it structure and policies, especially with the creation of the Welfare State after the war. -
also known as the butler act, it made secondary education free and compulsory for all children in England and wales. -
after World War II, the UK began to decolonize many of its colonies, leading to the independence of numerous countries and changes in British foreign policy. -
stablished the National Health Service in the UK, providing healthcare free at the point of use for all residents.
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adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, the declaration sets out fundamental human rights to be universally protected. -
a conflict that marked the end of British imperial influence in the Middle East and had significant repercussions on British foreign policy. -
in the United States, this law prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, marking a significant milestone in the civil rights movement. -
this act made it illegal to discriminate on the grounds of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public places and employment. -
the legislation that allowed the UK to join the European Economic Community, the precursor to the European Union. -
an important step in the UK's European integration. -
this treaty led to the creation of the European Union and was a major step in the process of European integration. -
is known for its progressive approach to human rights and equality, establishing a series of rights for all South African citizens after apartheid. -
this act incorporated the European convention on Human Rights into British law, allowing citizens to defend their rights in UK courts. -
unified and strengthened anti-discrimination laws in the UK, promoting equal rights for all citizens. -
established fixed term elections for the house of commons every five years, reducing the prime ministers power to call elections at will. -
a significant event in recent UK history where Scottish voters decided to remain part of the United Kingdom -
the 2016 referendum resulted in the UK's decision to leave the European Union, which has had significant political and economic implications. -
established the legal framework for the UK's departure from the EU, commonly known as Brexit. -
updated data protection laws in the UK and aligned them with the General Data Protection Regulation of the EU, enchanting privacy rights.