Bellringer What is the difference between a limited government and an unlimited government? Please include examples.

The Glorious Revolution Big Idea: England Moves Towards a Limited Government

The Magna Carta is Signed A document that gave rights and power to British people. Limited the power of the king Who was the king forced to sign the Magna Carta?

England is Tired of Divine Right Kings Rulers received their power directly from God. They are responsible only to God and not the people. Charles I Expensive wars Treasury was empty Needed Parliament’s help

Parliament Writes the Petition of Rights Limited the powers of the king Parliament alone had the right to raise taxes (Power of the Purse) Parliament England’s legislative body (make laws). Charles ignored the Petition of Rights

Petition of Rights

Civil War Breaks out Parliament gains complete control of government For the king = Cavaliers For Parliament = Roundheads Charles was captured, put on trial, and publicly executed for treason against Parliament

Westminster Palace

Westminster Abbey http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burials_and_memorials_in_Westminster_Abbey

London Eye

Oliver Cromwell General of the Puritan Army New Government Constitution Commonwealth Military Dictator Someone who has total control of his country and the military.

Cromwell’s House

Oliver Cromwell at Parliament

We Want a King! Parliament is tired of strict Puritan laws. Restoration: They restore the monarchy. Charles II comes to power. Charles dies and leaves no children. Charles’ Catholic brother comes to power (James II)

James II James’ second wife bears a son. Parliament fears the return of a Catholic monarchy. He favored Catholics over Protestants. Based on your knowledge of British history, why was Parliament so fearful of a Catholic ruler?

James II

The Glorious Revolution Parliament invites William and Mary from Orange (Netherlands) to take the thrown The bloodless overthrow of King James II is called the “Glorious Revolution.” England moves from an unlimited government (absolute monarchy) to a limited government (constitutional monarchy)

Constitutional Monarchy England becomes a constitutional monarchy Constitutional Monarchy Power is shared between the king/queen and the Parliament (governing body)

English Bill of Rights Parliament introduces the English Bill of Rights: Lists the rights of the citizens which the government cannot take away

English Bill of Rights Freedom of Parliament to pass laws Freedom from taxation without the consent of Parliament Right to speak freely in Parliament Right to elect members of Parliament Right to a trial by jury Freedom from cruel and unjust punishment Right of citizens to keep arms

Review Questions? Before the Glorious Revolution, what type of government was England? After the Glorious Revolution? Why were so many English citizens angered with the kings/queens view of divine right? How did the Glorious Revolution lead to the rise of constitutional monarchy? How did the English Bill of Rights change English society?

Answers Before – Absolute Monarchy; After – Constitutional Monarchy Divine Right stated that the monarch received their power from God and are responsible to God and not the people. It showed that the people could successfully limit the power of the monarch and give rights to everyone. It protected the basic rights and freedoms of Parliament and the people of England.

Class Discussion Give 5 reasons why English Revolution was so “Glorious.” Explain. _______________________________