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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta is sealed by King John. It limits the power of kings and provides rights for freemen, including due process.
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Jan 20, 1327
Parliament removes Edward II from power
Parliament proves their power by overpowering King Edward and appointing his son as king.
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Oct 1, 1529
English Reformation Parliament
Henry VIII gives Parliament more power than ever before. After enacting a series of changes, no part of English government is outside of their control.
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Petition of Right
The English Parliament draws up a document to present to the king, reminding him that his power is restricted. It reinforces habeas corpus and the limited power of the king to tax without Parliament.
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English Civil War
Parliament fights the monarchy- King Charles I and later Charles II- and wins.
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Convention Parliament of 1660
Parliament declares King Charles II as the ruler of England after the English Civil War, making his monarchy only lawful under Parliament.
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The Bill of Rights
Parliament invites William and Mary to serve as monarchs in England, so long as they follow the rights laid out in the Bill of Rights. It limits the king's power to act without approval of Parliament.
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