Two pivotal events in English history that significantly impacted democracy are the Magna Carta of 1215 and the English Civil War (1642-1651). The Magna Carta established the principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law, laying the groundwork for constitutional governance. The English Civil War led to the establishment of parliamentary sovereignty and further curtailed monarchical power. These events influenced democratic movements globally, particularly in the United States and France, shaping the development of modern democratic principles and institutions.
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