The Creation of Limited Monarchy

  • Egbert
    Jan 1, 829

    Egbert

    Egbart is the first monarch in English history
  • The Magna Carta
    Jun 14, 1215

    The Magna Carta

    This document was one of the first know examples of people challenging the absolute rule of the king
  • Parliament is Formed
    Dec 13, 1241

    Parliament is Formed

    Parliament was formed as a way to challenge the power and rule of the king
  • English Civil War

    English Civil War

    The war was a battle that helped grow the parliament's power over absolutism.
  • Execution of Charles I

    Execution of Charles I

    Charles was disrespecting parliament and was killed
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

    This document stated that the Parliament had more power than king
  • Two Treatises

    Two Treatises

    A book opublished by Locke that shared his many ideas on government