Constitution of England
Before the execution of Charles I the Commons makes itself the highest body
Constitution of England
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1648
1649
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A Council of State becomes an executive over the House of Commons
Constitution of England
The Commons abolishes the House of Lords, against Cromwell's will
Constitution of England
The monarchy is abolished. The House of Lords is abolished
Constitution of England
Parliament declares England a commonwealth with supreme authority in the Commons
Constitution of England
Calls for the adoption of the Leveller programme. Calls for the trial of the King, the abolition of the Army
1651
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The Monarchy is abolished
Constitution of England
The House of Lords is abolished, Cromwell wished to keep it as an advisery body
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Decides it is necessary for a "settlement of the nation" & a constitution
1652
Constitution of England
Heads a committee to discuss what form a new constitution could take
1653
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Cromwell holds a conference to discuss a new provisional Government
Constitution of England
The Council of State is dissolved, the army is left in power
Constitution of England
Cromwell accepts the position of Lord Protector. As Protector, Cromwell has the power to call and dissolve Parliaments but is obliged under the Instrument of Government to seek the majority vote of a Council of State
Constitution of England
After the dissolution of the Barebones Parliament, John Lambert puts forward a new constitution known as the Instrument of Government, closely modelled on the Heads of Proposals, it makes Cromwell Lord Protector for life
Constitution of England
After the dissolution of the Barebones Parliament, John Lambert puts forward a new constitution known as the Instrument of Government, closely modelled on the Heads of Proposals, it makes Cromwell Lord Protector for life
1654
Constitution of England
Tells Parliament that sovereignty is not a mere feather in the hat
1655
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Influences Cromwell's decision to divide England and Wales into military districts after Penruddock's rising
1657
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Cromwell is offered the crown by Parliament as part of a revised constitutional settlement, presenting him with a dilemma, since he had been "instrumental" in abolishing the monarchy, Cromwell agonises for six weeks over the offer
Constitution of England
Makes clear that Gods providence had spoken against his office of king, "I would not seek to set up that which Providence hath destroyed and laid in the dust, and I would not build Jericho again"
Constitution of England
Cromwell is installed as Lord Protector under a new constitution
1658
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The Upper House will consist of 70 members nominated by Cromwell
Constitution of England
An Upper House is established by a Bill passed by Parliament
Constitution of England
Presents the "Humble Petition & Advice" to the Commons to the Monarchy & the Lords
1659
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42 survivors of Cromwell's dissolution issue a declaration establishing a "commonwealth without a King, single person or Lords
Constitution of England
Lambert expells the Rump Parliament & institutes military rule through a Committee of Safety
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