What historical movements advocated for a society with no kings?

There once were groups of people who wanted to live without kings, just like kids want to play without a teacher telling them what to do.

Long ago, in many places, kings ruled everything, they made the rules, took the best food, and told everyone else what to do. But some people thought that wasn’t fair. They wanted everyone to have a say, like when you and your friends decide who gets to be captain of the game.

One group called the Puritans believed in having leaders but not kings, they wanted things to be simple and fair, just like how you might want to share toys with your friends instead of letting one kid take all the best ones.

Another big movement was the Reformation, where people started questioning why there had to be a king or a church leader telling them what to believe. It was like when you stop listening to someone who always says they know everything and start thinking for yourself.

These movements helped change how society worked, showing that sometimes everyone can have a voice, no need for one person to rule over all the rest!