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

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

3. 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?

4. 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

5. 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

6. Petition of Rights

7. 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

8. Westminster Palace

9. Westminster Abbey

10. London Eye

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

12. Cromwell’s House

13. Oliver Cromwell at Parliament

14. 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)

15. 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?

16. James II

17. 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)

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

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

20. 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

21. 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?

22. 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.

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