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Seven Contributing Events Leading to Limited Monarchy

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  • James I takes the English Throne

    James I takes the English Throne
    When the revered Elizabeth I of England passed away, James I of Scotland succeeded her reign. He inherited a large debt and a divided Church. He governed according to the idea of divine right of kings and rarely consulted with the Parliament which lead to corruption within the government including bribery and scandal. He also refused to appease the Puritans' desires for a Presbyterian represented religious form. He was the first of many corrupt rulers to eventually cause limited monarchy,

  • Charles I dissolves the Parliament

    Charles I dissolves the Parliament
    Charle's PortraitParliament met with Charles I so that he would sign the Peition of Rights. The Petition would enforce policies such as 1) no taxation without the consent of the Parliament, 2) just trials before punishment. Charles I dissolved the Parliament. This symbolizes the raised political tensions between the monarch and parliament.

  • Scots defeat Charles I at Battle of Newburn

    Scots defeat Charles I at Battle of Newburn
    William Laud's PortraitCharles tried to impose the English episcopal system on Scotland. Charles called the Parliament to act but they refused to fund the war with Scotland. This defeat symbolized Charles's inability to govern without the support of the Parliament, who resented his rule. After this defeat he would re-install Parliament.

  • James II becomes King of England

    James II becomes King of England
    James II's portraitJames II was the heir to the publically hated Charles II. James sought to pursue abolutist policies and attacked local authority and corporate bodies. His rule prompted William of Orange to invade and right the English government.

  • William of Orange takes the English throne

    William of Orange takes the English throne
    William III's PortraitParliament opposed the future rule of James II's heir. This gave William opprotunity to invade and meant that he was recieved with popular support because of his desire to preserve the Anglican Church and parliament. William and Mary sought to establish a rule that discouraged future power-hungry Catholic rulers from taking control.

  • William and Mary write a Bill of Rights

    William and Mary write a Bill of Rights
    William and Mary in the Painted HallAt the conclusion of the Glorious Revolution, William and Mary published an act that limited monarchy's power and guaranteed civil liberties to the English people. It also stated that Parliament had to meet at least once every three years and a Roman Catholic could not occupy the English throne. This set the goals for limited monarchy.

  • Robert Walpole asends to the English Throne

    Robert Walpole asends to the English Throne
    Robert Walpole's Portrait
    Robert Walpole's rule demonstrated true collaboration with the Parliament and the pursuit of peace in England. Local nobles and landowners collaborated with Walpole and served as local government. This was the birth of limited monarchy.