Glorious Revolution & English Bill of Rights

Objectives Students will evaluate the cause and effect of the Glorious Revolution. Students will examine the English Bill of Rights and compare/contrast it with the American Bill of Rights.

Background http://www.britroyals.com/tudor.htm

Warm Up The Magna Carta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xo4tUMdAMw

James I Before he took the English throne, James said he wouldn’t persecute “any that will be quiet and give but an outward obedience to the law” but he soon reinforced strict penalties against Catholics. Gunpowder Plot (1605) – assassination attempt against King James I by a group of Catholics After the Gunpowder Plot, James instituted an oath of allegiance.

Charles I Married to a Roman Catholic which offended his Protestant subjects – mistrusted by groups of Puritans and Catholics who thought he was “too Catholic” English Civil War (1642 – 1651) – series of armed conflicts and political scheming between Parliamentarians and Royalists over the manner of England’s gov’t. Charles I was beheaded in January 1649 for treason

Charles II Had been excommunicated but was accepted back as the monarch after his father died; he agreed to limit his powers. Died without any legitimate children to take over Brother James II took the throne

James II Directly involved in political battles in England between Catholicism an Protestantism, and between the Divine Right of Kings and the political rights of the Parliament of England. Tried to give freedom of religion to those not affiliated with the Church of England.

The Glorious Revolution James II offended his subjects; alienated political classes in England by his Catholicism Violated English law, and dissolved Parliament. Parliament secretly invited William of Orange (the Netherlands) and Mary of Orange (sister) to overthrow James II.

The Glorious Revolution James II fled, marking the overthrow of King James II without war. (Glorious Revolution) -WHY IS IT CALLED “GLORIOUS”?

At the coronation of William and Mary, England became a constitutional monarchy, where laws limited the rulers’ power.

English Bill of Rights The English Bill of Rights is an act that the Parliament of England passed on December 16, 1689. Creates separation of powers Limits the powers of the king and queen Democratic election Bolsters freedom of speech.

Big Ideas that Stemmed from the Magna Carta and EBOR Self-Government Representative system where the people can create and run their own government (Republic) Due Process People have the right to fair and reasonable laws. Enforcement of law and equal treatment Rule of Law Everyone has to follow the laws; nobody is above the law Rights A set of things they should be free to do without restrictions Limited Government The power of gov’t is limited by the people (checks and balances)

Influential Documents Foldable Magna Carta English Bill of Rights American Bill of Rights

T.O.D. Synthesize the information you learned form the EBOR and write 4 hash tags that pertain to these ideas.