Order of Events and English Constitutional History

Vocabulary flashcards covering key figures, historical documents, and political concepts from English and constitutional history.

Henry II

Developed the jury trial and common law.

John (King)

Signed the Magna Carta.

Edward I

Called the Model Parliament.

Charles I

Signed the Petition of Right.

William and Mary

Accepted the English Bill of Rights.

William the Conqueror

Took over England.

Goal of the French National Assembly

To guarantee the rights of people.

Declaration of Independence (John Locke's Ideas)

Stated that governments were created to protect the rights of the people.

Stuart Monarchy Opposition

Faced opposition from the English Parliament because they believed in the divine right of kings and were not responsive to the people.

Conflict Between Kings and Parliament

Mainly caused by disputes over money, taxes, and the power of parliament.

Magna Carta (Arbitrary Punishment)

Established that the king cannot punish his subject arbitrarily.

Magna Carta (Jury Trial)

Stated that no freeman can be imprisoned without a jury trial.

Petition of Right (Taxation)

Established that Parliament must consent before the king must tax.

Petition of Right (Housing Soldiers)

Stipulated that soldiers may not be housed in the homes of citizens.

English Bill of Rights (Punishment)

Stated that people may not be punished cruelly or unusually.

English Bill of Rights (Petitions)

Established that people are permitted to ask the king to fix the problems with the government.