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Jan 1, 1215
Magna Carta - Creation of Parliament
The Magna Carta was a doctrine intended to make peace between the English King and a group of rebelling barons. It promised certain rights such as limits on fuedal payments or false imprisonment and limited the power of the monarchy. It established a council of 25 barons which would later evolve into Parliament. Essentially, the chain of events which eventually lead to the creation of a limited monarchy within the country. Image Link: http://www.humanrights.com/it/sites//magna-carta_it.jpg -
Hampton Court Conference
Essentially, King James I outlined his support of the Anglican Church and animosity towards the Puritans, which led to mass-movement to the New World. Essentially, James' decision only served to heighten tensions between Protestants and Anglicans within England, leading up to the English Civil War and eventually the emergence of limited government within the country. Image LInk: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sh8GEcEhWH0/UPQ54qYuKaI/AAAAAAAADcY/9rO4P3uiRiE/s640/HamptonCourtConference.jpg -
The Petition of Right
The Petition of Right marked a significnt head-to-head clash between the Parliament and the monarchy in the early 17th century. Parliament cornered the monarch by only agreeing to grant him funds if he agreed to four key terms. These were taxation without consent of Parliament, excercising martial law in times of peace, he could not billet soldiers in homes, and finally had to present a cause for imprisonment. This marked a significant turning point - held accountable for actions. -
English Civil War
The English Civil War was a conflict between supporters of Charles I and the Long Parliament. Heavy divisions between the two factions. The conflict eventually concluded with the victory of the Parliament and dictatorship Cromwell, with the country eventually reverting back to monarchy with the rule of Charles II. However, of course the seeds of dissent had already been planted in the minds of the public and Parliament - increasing tensions.
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The Execution of King Charles I
The execution of Charles I was one of the peaks of tensions between the English monarchy and Parliament. In essence, his execution led to the rule of England by Oliver Cromwell and the victory by the Parliament. He refused to enter a plea and was found guilty of high treason, marking Parliament's triumph over the monarchy. Image Link: http://www.heritage-history.com/books/church/oxford/zpage260.gif -
James II and the Glorious Revolution
James II demanded the repeal of the Test Act by Parliament, and forced religious freedom within England, removing the English people's rights to parliamentary government and the Anglican Church. Conquered by William of Orange and his wife Mary, who agreed to uphold the rights of the English people throughout their rule. Severely limited the influence of monarchy. Image LInk https://libertygibbert.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/gloriousrevolution.jpg?w=640&h=360 -
Bill of Rights Passed
Essentially, the Bill of Rights was a formal document outlining the powers and limits on the powers of English monarchs, the final step in the establishment of limited monarchy within the country. Condemned James II, created separation of powers within England, freedom of speech, more democratic elections, major limitations on the power of monarchy. Image Link: http://ponderingprinciples.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/English-Bill-of-Rights.jpg
