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One of the first documents that limited the monarchies power. this document was proposed when king John stopped consulting the barons about tax reforms.
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king edward the first calls a model parliament composed of upper class citizens. first atempt at the english parliament.
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a war between the english king and parliament lasted over 9 years and ended with a victory for parliament.
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king charles removes all of parliaments power this severly angered the parliament and resulted in King charlses execution
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Cromwell disollved parliament and ruled as a dictator until his death five years later.
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William of orange and Mary Stuart take over the english throne and end the english absolute monarchy.
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Bill stating that the king can no longer pass laws and it also expanded parliments power beyond just taxation to law making as well.
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