Civilisation UK

  • 1066

    The Norman Conguest 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

    Acts of Union

    Legislation that extended English laws to Wales and represented Wales in the English 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 between Catholics and Protestants.
  • Defeat of the Spanish Armada

    A pivotal naval battle where England defeated Spain, solidifying Elizabeth I's reign and marking a turning point in English history.
  • Establishment of Jamestown

    The first permanent English settlement in North America, which struggled initially but later 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.
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    Conflict between King Charles I and Parliament

    resulting in the trial and execution of Charles I.
  • The overthrow of King James II

    leading to the establishment of William and Mary as monarchs and the signing of the Bill of Rights.
  • The overthrow of King James II

    leading to the establishment of William and Mary as monarchs and the signing of the Bill of Rights.
  • Bill of Rights

    An act that limited the powers of the monarchy and established the rights o Parliament and individuals, marking the transition to a constitutional monarchy
  • Bill of Rights

    An act that limited the powers of the monarchy and established the rights o Parliament and individuals, marking the transition to a constitutional monarchy
  • The Parliamentary Union with Scotland,

    leading to the formation of the Kingdom of Greas Britain.
  • The Anglo-Irish Union

    which created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
  • First Reform Act

    which expanded voting rights to the middle class.
  • Second Reform Act

    which extended voting rights to some working-class men
  • Third Reform Act

    further expanding the electorate
  • Introduction of male universal 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 to the Crown Act

    Abolished male primogeniture, allowing daughters equal rights in succession.