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Period: 1215 to
The Seven Steps To a Limited Monarchy
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Jun 15, 1215
Signing of the Magna Carta
The signing of the Magna Carta sought to assure that the King would not exploit his power. This implementation of laws on royal authority prevented the corruption of a King’s power by giving laws power. This also prevented power from being abused by those with high amounts of power. -
Dec 14, 1241
The Establishment of Parliament
The establishment of parliament established the rights of wealthy citizens, specifically landowners, calling them to serve in the positions of consultants to the King. This limited a great deal of power that the King originally held by himself, splitting it and giving others a voice as well. -
The English Civil War
The English Civil War was fought between Parliament and the monarchy. King Charles was executed as a result, and the government was transformed into a republic. -
Oliver Cromwell's Rule
Oliver Cromwell, known to be extremely cruel in battle, led a number of efforts in removing the monarchy from power. King Charles was executed, a gesture that very much symbolized how the citizens viewed the divine right of kings. -
The Test Acts
The Test Acts were laws implemented by Parliament, with the hopes of preventing Roman catholics and political opposition from taking on the roles of any powerful positions. -
The Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution greatly impacted the power of the king, limiting it and implementing protections for citizens. This established Parliament as the leading power of England, representing the transformation between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy. -
The Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights implements a separation of powers, this limited the power of the King and protected the rights of citizens, completely putting a constitutional monarchy into place.