Euro England Parliament vs. King

Magna Carta

1215 - King John was forced to sign a document that limits his power

Divine Rights of Kings

King has absolute power because of God

Petition of Right

1628 - Parliament forced Charles I to sign a document that limits his power

19 Propositions

1640 - makes Parliament the supreme power of England, Charles I did not sign

Short Parliament

1638 - Parliament met for 3 weeks before being dismissed, war with Ireland and Scotland

Long Parliament

1640 - called again by Charles I, met on and off

Rump Parliament

1649 - Cromwell disposed of Parliament members who liked the king, so members of Rump Parliament only consisted of those who disliked the king

Interregnum or Commonwealth

1649-1659 - Republican form of government with Parliament

Restoration

1660-1685 - After Cromwell’s death, Parliament invited Charles II to rule England

Glorious Revolution

1688 - Disposed of James II with Mary II and William III with no bloodshed

Bill of Rights

1689 - signed by Mary and William agreeing to limit their power

Act of Settlement

1701 - Catholics cannot become king of England

Act of Union

1707 - unified the government of Scotland and England

Prime Minister

1700s - head of the cabinet