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William the Conqueror controlled
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barons rebelled against King John, leading to the establishment of limits of royal power
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Martin Luther's document criticizing the Catholic Church's practice
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Legislation that declared Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, making the official break from the Catholic Church
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English laws extended to Wales, Wales was represented in the English Parliament.
English became the official language in the courts and
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Period during which Mary I attempted to restore Catholicism in England, leading to persecution of Protestants
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significant event where Mary was executed for ploting against Elizabeth I, highlighting the tension between Catholics and Protestants
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The first permanent English settlement in North America, which struggled initially but later thrived due to tobacco cultivation
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resulting in the trial and execution of King Charles I
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leading to the establishment of William and Mary as monarchs and the signing of The Bill of Rights
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an act that limited the power of the monarchy and established the rights of Parliament and individuals, marking the transition to a constitutional monarchy
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due to the parliamentary union withe Scotland
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contributed to create the UK
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Expanded voting rights to the middle class
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extanded voting rights to some working-class men
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further expanding the electorate
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Abolished male primogeniture, allowing daughters equal rights in succession
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A pivotal naval battle where England defeated Spain, solidifying Elizabeth I's reign and making a turning point in English history