ZB 6.4 A Limited Monarchy

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  • Magna Carta
    Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta was signed by King John to limit his own powers and also laid the path to a more limited form of monarchies.
  • The English Civil War

    The English Civil War

    This conflict between Royalists and Parliamentarians resulted in the execution of King Charles I. The parliamentarians victory marked a huge change to limited monarchist government.
  • Charles I Executed

    Charles I Executed

    After Charles I's death, England was shortly known as the Commonwealth of England.
  • A New Monarchy under Charles II

    A New Monarchy under Charles II

    When Olivier Cromwell died, Charles II reinstates the monarchy, although it had limited powers due to the parliament.
  • The Glorious Revolution

    The Glorious Revolution

    This revolution sought the removal of King James II and was a important moment because a reigning King was overthrown when they violated rules set by the parliament.
  • The Acts Of Union

    The Acts Of Union

    The Acts of Union merged the kingdoms of England and Scotland to form the nation Great Britain.
  • Hanoverian Succession

    Hanoverian Succession

    The Hanoverian Succession occurred when Queen Anne did not have an heir to inherit her throne so George I had to inherit their throne. This was important because the succession was based on a parliamentary decision