1. 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

2. 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 ?
King John Soft sword
Richard Lion Hearted

3. 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.
King John Soft sword

4. 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

5. Representative government with two branches
Edward I ( )
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?

6. Glorious Revolution

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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.

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

14. 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

15. 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