British civilisation

By jacky____
  • 1066

    the Norman Conquest of England by William the Conqueror

  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    Barons rebelled against King John, leading to the establishment of limits on royal power.
  • 1517

    Ninety-Five Theses

    Martin Luther's document criticizing the Catholic Church's practices, particularly indulgences, which sparked the Reformation.
  • 1534

    Act of Supremacy

    Legislation that declared Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, marking the official break from the Catholic Church
  • Period: 1536 to 1543

    Act of Union

    Legislation that extended England laws to Wales and represented Parliament
  • Period: 1553 to 1558

    Mary I's Reign

    Period during which Mary I attempted to restore Catholicism in England, leading to the persecution of Protestants

  • Execution of Mary Queen of Scots

    a significant event where Mary was executed for plotting against Elizabeth I, highlighting the tensions beteen Catholics and Protestants

  • Defeat of the Spanish Armada

    A pivotal naval battle where England defeated Spain, solidifying Elzabeth I's reign and marking a turning point in England history

  • Establishment of Jamestown

    The first permanent English settlement in North America, which struggled initially but late thrived due to tobacco cultivation
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    Conflict between King Charles I and Parliament, resulting in the trial and execution of Charles I

  • overthrow of King James II

    The overthrow of King James II, leading to the establishment of William and Mary as monarchs and the singing of the Bill of Rights

  • Bill of rights

    An act that limited the powers of monarchy and established the rights of Parliament and individuals, making the transition to a constitutional monarchy.

  • The Parliament Union with Scotland, leading to the formation of the Kingdom of Great Britain

  • The Anglo-Irish Union, which created the United Kingdom of Great Britain.

  • First Reform Act

    which expanded voting rights to middle class

  • Second Reform Act

    Which extanded voting rights to some working-class men

  • Third Reform Act

    further expanding the electorate

  • Introduction of male universel suffrage and voting rights for women over 30

  • Full universal suffrage granted to women

  • The establishment of devolved parliaments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

  • Succession of the Crown Act

    Abolished male primogeniture, allowing daughters equal rights in succession.