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Jan 1, 1013
Anglo-Saxon Origins
en.wikipedia.orgThe Witan, in the times of the Anglo-Saxons was where the realization of an absolutistic leader would never succeed. The Witan a group of select individuals the king called upon for assistance. The Witan was to look out for the king, but its consent was not required to be heard by the king. The king was still the ultimate decider, but due to the Witan, it was the beginning of realization to the demand of Parliament and multiple powerful, leader figures to make the correct decision. -
Jan 1, 1066
Emerging Idea of Feudalism
thenerdstreamera.blogspot.comFeudalism had been hinted at in earlier times but starting in the year 1066, it really began to emerge as a larger idea. Feudalism was the idea of the ladder of importance in society. The king was at the top, quite obviously, Feudalism limited powers of Monarchs in the future, because it caused a sort of reliance for the King on the people below him. In a feudalistic society it created no room for an individual to soley rule a territory. -
Aug 24, 1215
Magna Carta
en.wikipedia.orgKing John followed his brother (Richard) unfair task of over taxing the English people, to war in France. The Barons had fought for a more balanced government and had became unhappy with the actions of John and fought to overthrow his ideas. The Barons took over London, and caused a much needed negotiation with the king. This negotiation led to the Magna Carta. The Magna Carta subjected everyone to law, including the king. It also showed the importance of others, and not soley the king. -
Jan 1, 1265
Rising English Parliament
www.heritage-history.comIn the year 1265, Simon de Montfort, the 6th Earl of Leicester, called upon a newly elected Parliament to draft a new constitution. This was the first Parliament of England. De Montfort’s parliament called that the representatives of the Commons be elected. This Parliament was grown to be a superior government figure, taking much power away from the king. -
English Civil War
www.military-prints.comThe English Civil War had started when King Charles I raised his royal standards of himself in Nottingham. King Charles I attempted to rule without any consent from his Parliament. The country of England split into supporters of the King; royalists, and supporters of Parliament. At the conclusion of the war, Parliaments' powers had increased even more than they were before. Kings had lost much power due to King Charles I acting foolishly. -
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Oliver Cromwell
en.wikipedia.orgOliver Cromwell, otherwise known as Lord Proctector had taken charge of English government after the execution of Charles I. Lord Protector believed in a more spread out, stable government system. Oliver Cromwell was a militaristic leader. He founded the republican Commonwealth, and disbanded Monarchy. This form of government consisted of Parliament. And took essentially most of what was left of future Monarchs' powers, away by further establishing Parliament. -
King Charles II
en.wikipedia.orgAfter Oliver Cromwells' short reign in power, a new king, King Charles II was selected. Before being taken into the role of king, King Charles II had to agree to his limited powers under the Declaration of Breda, this is a big difference from that of Charles I. Kings had lost much power at this point in history because of past events and the overal realization for the need of assistance, no matter who you are. King Charles II did not have all that much Monarchial power -
English Bill of Rights
resourcesforhistoryteachers.wikispaces.comThe English Bill of Rights was the last straw in relevance to a king ruling absolutely on his own. This document clearly laid out the privaleges of Parliament, and the discontinued powers of monarchs. These ideas about rights reflected those of the political thinker John Locke. The English Bill of Rights further ensured that a king would never grow more powerful, or even become absent from its Parliament. And it also set boundries for Parliament, equalling the politcal powers out.
