UK Political History

  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Took power from Monarchy and guaranteed power to nobles
  • Dec 21, 1283

    Wales becomes part of the UK

    This gives Parliament control over Wales, and makes the United Kingdom a multinational state.
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    Glorious Revolution

    Resolved religious conflict that lasted a long time. James II was replaced by Mary.
  • Bill of Rights

    This was passed to create separation of powers (this limits the power of King and Queen). This also protects government from Monarchy this influenced the United States.
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    World War 1

    The state started taking all industries and state took all the power. They've nationalized private industries.
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    Collectivist Consensus caused by the World War 2

    Basically created welfare state, believed state provides education, health care, economic growth and full employment.
  • Good Friday Agreement

    Restored the Northern Ireland Assembly, allowing the people of Northern Ireland to exercise representative local control.
  • Scottish Parliament created

    The Scottish Parliament exists to define, debate, decide, and create laws on issues that are important to Scotland, and affect only Scotland.
  • Scottish Referendum

    When voters had the option to be an independent counry and 55.3% voted no.
  • Brexit

    When British citizens vote to exit the European Union (currencies which causes the British pound to be at its lowest level in decades). People believe if they stay the economy and job market will be worse.
  • Brexit

    When British citizens vote to exit the European Union (currencies which causes the British pound to be at its lowest level in decades). People believe if they stay the economy and job market will be worse.
  • Map of the United Kingdom (present)

    Map of the United Kingdom (present)