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The Magna Carta was written by Archbishop Stephen Langton and forced upon King John. It limited the King's power and preserved the rights of the barons and the English people.
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Parliament is a group of people that looked out for their citizens and themselves against the King. They wanted power and so were a key role in the limited monarchy. Image: http://www.freefoto.com/preview/31-07-11/The-Houses-of-Parliament--London--England
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Declared that King Henry VIII was the only "supreme head on earth of the Church of England." I destroyed any connections to the Roman Catholic Church and made him the leader of England both religiously and politically. Image: http://www.luminarium.org/renlit/henry8face2.htm
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Charles I raises an army and invades Parliament in an attempt to take absolute power over England. Parliament escapes and raises its own army and strieks back.
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The Glorious Revolution was the overthrow of King Jame II and was replaced by William III and Mary II. They jointly ruled England and created the Bill of Rights.
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THe English Bill of Rights laid out basic rights for Englishmen and was a huge step towards better lives for the common people. It was the final step towards a limited monarchy. Image: http://www.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage/14424/727125
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Charles I is tried and convicted of High Treason and was executed. Oliver Cromwell, who lead parliament forces, takes control and proves to be no better than Charles I. Cromwell died in 1658.
