Absolutism Limited in England Test Review topics: Absolutism Limited in England  Magna Carta Constitutional Monarchy Parliament English Bill of Rights The Glorious Revolution William (king of Netherlands) Mary (James daughter) Habeas Corpus

Absolutism in England  Name the Absolute rulers of Spain, France, and Russia? From his name, what type of king was John? From his name, what type of king was Richard? Let’s look at absolutism in England ? 1632-1735 King John Soft sword 1167-1216 Richard Lion Hearted 1157-1199 1638-1715 1527-98

Absolutism in England  Something happened during the reign of King John that changed absolutism in England. But first let’s take a look at the social hierarchy in England. 1632-1735 King John Soft sword 1167-1216 1638-1715 1527-98

Who would be angry and why? Which class level is Clergy? King John Lost English controlled territories Raised taxes for wars Threatened church charters Nobles, forced John to sign Magna Carta (protect people’s basic rights and rules for raising taxes) Constitutional Monarchy King follows contract Which class level is merchants? Lords Nobles because they owned lands Clergy because they owned chartered lands Commoners Nobles, Knights & Merchants, because they owned lands Who would be angry and why? In 2-3 sentences explain whether John is still an absolute monarch. Peasants

Representative government with two branches Edward I (1239-1307) Needed money for wars Called a Parliament Representative government with two branches Magna Carta limits the power of the king. Now let’s see how Parliament affected the king’s power. Parliament 1) House of Lords 2)House of Commons Parliament limited the king’s power because their was now a representative government that the king had to answer to as well as the Magna Carta. Who will Edward call to help make the new tax laws? What will the two houses be called and why?

Glorious Revolution

No Catholic King! Parliament King James II (1685) Was Protestant Was Catholic How do you think the king will respond? Why would Parliament protest a Catholic King? What is a, “Glorious Revolution?” The players in this story are King James II, Parliament, & William of Netherlands and Mary (King James’ daughter) Glorious revolution A revolution with no war/blood shed James II king was Catholic Parliament protested James II dissolved Parliament

The Glorious Revolution Joint rule Glorious revolution Parliament wanted William (king of Netherlands) & Mary (James daughter) to rule James fled to France William & Mary agreed to joint rule Constitutional Monarchy: Laws limited Kings Rule

In December 1869 Parliament created the English Bill of Rights which is a list of laws that protects the rights of citizens. English Bill of Rights Directions: English Bill of Rights: Think about the bad things that kings did to Parliament. List 2 rights you think Parliament will ask for. King cannot remove Parliament laws King needs Parliament approval to raise taxes King can’t stop Parliament’s freedom of speech

That kid looks suspicious. Hey, you didn’t charge me with a crime and when do I get out? You’re going to jail! From the information in the slide, what do you think the term, “Habeas Corpus means? Habeas Corpus: law that requires a person under arrest be brought before a judge or into court and charged with a crime.

Absolutism Limited in England Aim: How did revolutions in England limit the Kings power? Do Now: Explain what does the word revolution mean? Political:The overthrow of one government and its replacement with another. Situational:A sudden or momentous change in a situation

Habeas Corpus is a law that addresses the following injustice shown in the cartoon below. Analyze the cartoon and write down in your notes what you believe Habeas Corpus is.

Absolutism Limited in England Vocabulary Constitutional Monarchy Magna Carta Parliment Habeas Corpus

English Bill of Rights: Think about the bad things that kings did to Parliament. List 2 rights you think Parliament will ask for. English Bill of Rights King cannot remove Parliament laws King needs Parliament approval to raise taxes King can’t stop Parliament’s freedom of speech

Magna Carta and Parliament's Influence on America English Bill of rights King Magna Carta England Ruler/Leader Rules thatLimit’s Kings power. 2 house gov. that creates laws & limit’s kings power Grants rights to peopel United States President Constitution Congress House of Representatives Senate