1. BELLWORK: 1/9
What is Divine Right? How did this impact the rule of monarchs?
How did Enlightenment philosophers view monarchies? What did they propose instead?
What was the Church of England?
What is Parliament?
THINKER: What is a revolution? Can you think of any examples of revolutions from first semester?
***When you are finished, review your current event summarization worksheet. We will discuss shortly!***

2. Partner Discussion Why do people support net neutrality?
Why do people oppose net neutrality?
In a recent poll, it was estimated that less than 30% of Americans support the repeal of net neutrality. If that is the case  why would the FCC/Congress vote for it’s repeal?

4. English Civil War & The Glorious Revolution
Unit 4: War & Revolution
English Civil War & The Glorious Revolution

5. Causes of Revolution: Monarchs
Following the rule of Queen Elizabeth I, James I became king.
James constantly conflicted with Parliament…….why?
His son, Charles I did not help the situation either.
Both James and Charles fought against Parliament, as well as, Puritans – a religious group that distrusted the monarch’s motives.
Today, you will read about James & Charles’ rule and complete an activity centered around a Twitter feud!

6. BELLWORK: Block 2 What did James I and Charles I have in common?
Who were the Puritans? Why did both Charles and James persecute them?
What is martial law?
List three ways in which the Petition of Right limited the monarch’s powers.
What is a commonwealth?
THINKER: Today we will learn about the English Civil War. Make a prediction  What are the two sides of the war? What are they fighting for?
When you are finished, continue working on the Twitter Feud!

7. Charles I: 1625
Charles was disliked because he opposed the Puritans, believed in divine right, and married a Catholic woman.
Charles dissolved Parliament when they would not give him money for war.
He then forced land owners to “loan” the government money. If they refused, they were put in jail.

8. England’s Petition of Right eventually formed the Bill of Rights!
Charles I
The King placed some areas under martial law or military rule with no individual rights.
Charles I needed money to fight war against Spain and France, so he called Parliament into session.
Parliament agreed to finance the war, and in return, forced Charles to sign the Petition of Right: limited Charles’ power.
Once again, Charles got rid of Parliament and ignored the petition.
England’s Petition of Right eventually formed the Bill of Rights!

9. Great Migration

10. Religious Divisions Charles continued the religious divisions when he:
denied Puritans the right to practice
burned Puritan writings
punished outspoken Puritans.
Tried to force Scotland and Ireland to accept the Church of England.
Scotland’s National Covenant pledged to preserve religious freedom.

12. Why didn’t people like Charles I?

13. English Revolution – History Frame
Outraged by the King’s actions, citizens were prepared to go to war!
To learn more about the English Revolution, complete this history frame for notes.  pg
A “History Frame” is another way of graphically organizing historical information --> Summarize key points!
Title of Event: English Civil War
Key Episodes or Events: Commonwealth established, Restoration Period, Glorious Revolution
Key Players: Two sides, Oliver Cromwell, James II
Resolution or Outcome: Need THREE effects!
Theme/Lesson: This is YOUR opinion! What do you think was learned from this event?

15. Effects: The New English Government
Monarch’s powers are limited – destroyed idea of divine right.
Parliament’s power is expanded
Bill of Rights granted individual freedoms
Toleration Act of 1689: Granted Puritans right to free worship
New title – Prime Minister begins to rule England
Monarch becomes figure head (“constitutional monarchy”)

16. English Civil War Storyboard Timeline
To review the English Civil War, each student will be assigned a different event from the conflict.
You will have FIVE MINUTES to draw a depiction of the event.
As a class, you will work together to put all the events in correct order.
Be ready to discuss!

17. Discussion
List two similarities and two differences between James I and Charles I.