1. The English Civil War
A fight for Democracy

2. Background Information
Magna Carta – Signed in Gave individual freedoms and establish parliament
Kings and Queens in the Tudor era accepted the democratic rights of the people

3. Monarch – A country ruled by a king or queen
Republic – A country without a monarch
Constitutional Monarchy – A monarch that rules according to a constitution

4. Regions of Great Britain
At this time Great Britain was made up of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Most of the population and political power is in the South and the East

6. Question TIME!

7. Why would most of the British population reside in the south and east parts of the country?
Think on your own for 30 seconds and then share with a partner

8. Note Time!

9. Early Society Leads to more trade More trade means more wealth
England starts to colonize
Leads to more trade
More trade means more wealth

10. Class Division
Merchants, manufacturers and landholders became very wealthy!

11. Different Classes Upper Class Middle Class Lower Class
Kings, nobles, church officials
Lived in fine homes, had products from around the world
Ate lots of meat, as seen as luxury
Middle Class
Merchants, manufacturers and other professionals
Made good money and lived comfortably
Often members of guilds
Lower Class
Agricultural or ordinary workers
Did not fare well
Worked long hours, little pay, lived in cramped houses
Lived on bread and beer

12. Question TIME!

13. What are some of the positives and negatives that could come about from colonization?

14. Break time!

15. Go through your notes and write down any questions you may have.
Discuss these questions with your classmates

17. Role of Religion
Most of England was Protestant though some Catholics remained
Church of England (Anglican) was official church and was headed by the King.
Church was supported by taxing
Often had very elaborate services and decorated buildings

18. The Puritans Large and powerful group of dissenting Protestants
Opposed the elaborateness of the Anglican Church
Very strict following and devotion to God
Believed in stern laws that kept people from sinning

19. Question TIME!

20. If you were a Puritan during this time how would you possibly react to the lack of toleration that the Church of England has for the Puritan Church?

21. Coming to America
At times it was made illegal for Puritans to hold services
Many were fined and imprisoned
Some Puritans left England for America where they settled in what would become New England
Others ended up joining parliament

22. Final Thoughts…
Reflect back on what you have learned today. What did you find interesting? What surprised you? What questions do you have or were thinking of during the lesson?