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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
Timeline to the Parliamentary Monarchy of England
Seven major events that took place in European History, resulting in why England is ruled by a parliamentary monarchy as a form of government. -
Jun 15, 1215
Creation of the Parliament through the Magna Carta
http://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/originsofparliament/birthofparliament/keydates/1215to1399/ An agreement, also known as “The Great Charter”, in which King John of England signed to limit the authority of the monarchy by giving the Parliament control on who the king can tax. -
Aug 30, 1399
The Parliament impeached Richard II
http://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/originsofparliament/birthofparliament/keydates/1215to1399/ With Richard II being susceptible to many crimes as a king, the Parliament voted to extract Richard II from the throne, giving it to Henry IV. This expressed the power of the Parliament and its influence over the monarchy. -
Oct 28, 1414
Henry V acknowledges the Parliament
http://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/originsofparliament/birthofparliament/keydates/1399to1603/ Henry V acknowledged that the Parliament, consisting of two houses, are able to make up laws and must have their complete approval on anyone the monarchy taxes. -
Oct 28, 1576
Peter Wentworth's influence in the Freedom of Speech
http://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/originsofparliament/birthofparliament/keydates/1399to1603/ Peter Wentworth was a member of the Elizabethan Parliament that challenged the liberty of speech, to have the right to be able to speak out. Elizabeth then imprisoned Wentworth and punished him. This created fear within the Parliament, where their rights are challenged by the monarchy. -
The Long Parliament and Civil War
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/stuart-england/the-english-civil-war/ The English Civil War started due to Charles I and the Parliament having different principalities in what is best fit for ruling England. This began the many disputes on whether parliamentary monarchy should be established in England. -
Glorious Revolution
After the Parliament was successful in eradicating King James II from England, they passed on the monarchy to William III and Mary II, where they will abide to the Parliament without issues. (Source: eBook, pg. 177) -
The English Bill of Rights
http://www.losal.org/cms/lib7/CA01000497/Centricity/Domain/340/English Bill of Rights 1689_American Bill of Rights_Compared.pdf Shortly after giving the monarchy to William III and Mary II, the Parliament created the Bill of Rights to ensure their rights in the government and that of the common people. This also involves their right for freedom of speech. The result establishes the parliamentary monarchy in England.
