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Evolution of Constitutional Monarchy in England: Key Events and Figures

This overview outlines the evolution of constitutional monarchy in England, highlighting pivotal events from King John's signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 to the establishment of parliamentary power through the Bill of Rights in 1689. Key figures include Charles I, executed for absolute rule, Oliver Cromwell, who led the English Civil War, and William and Mary, who established parliamentary sovereignty. The balance of power shifted towards a constitutional framework that laid the foundation for modern democracy, impacting the American system as well.

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Evolution of Constitutional Monarchy in England: Key Events and Figures

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  1. Constitutional Development in England

  2. Vocabulary • Parliament • habeas corpus

  3. Vocabulary • Restoration • Glorious Revolution

  4. Vocabulary • Bill of Rights • consitutional monarchy

  5. Vocabulary • Oliver Cromwell • English Civil War

  6. Democracy in England Vocabulary • William and Mary • cabinet

  7. ENGLAND:Evol. of Constitutional Monarchy • King John – Magna Carta (1215) 1625-1689: • Charles I – beheaded for absolute rule • Cromwell – civil war for absolute power • Charles II – Restoration; habeas corpus • James II – Catholic; fled after 3 yrs. • Wm & Mary – Bill of Rights (1689) »»» Constitutional Monarchy • basis of American system (w/o monarch)

  8. King John • Conniving, egocentric, untrustworthy • Abused power • Imprisoned enemies • Imposed heavy taxes • Held (& killed) children of lords

  9. King John • Hated by barons→rebellion • Under pressure,signed the Magna Carta,1215 • Died in 1216 • Law upheld

  10. King William & Queen Mary • r. 1689-1702 • signed the Bill of Rights • free to speak • no taxes w/o Parliament • no laws w/o Parliament • right to bear arms

  11. King William & Queen Mary • “Constitutional monarchy” • Monarch & Parliament rule together • Shared power → stalemate • Cabinet developed • Officials worked between both

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