Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Britain at Mid-Century

Published byRandolf Jenkins Modified over 9 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Britain at Mid-Century"— Presentation transcript:

1 Britain at Mid-Century
Lesson 4 ch 5.3 Main Idea- Britain’s island location, colonial possessions and powerful navy contributed to its rise to world power.

2 Objectives Identify the influences that spurred Britain's rise to global power Relate how the growth of constitutional govt reflected conditions in politics and society Explain how George III reasserted royal power

3 Warm up How did enlightenment impact despots and the arts?

4 Rise to Global Power Geography Success in War
Outposts- N. America, W. Indies, India Success in War Treaty of Utrecht- Nova Scotia & Newfoundland Monopolized slave trade 1763 Treaty of Paris- ends French Indian War Large powerful Navy Favorable Business Climate Fewer restrictions on trade compared to Euro Union w/Scotland Free trade, larger markets Scottish resentment at 1st Ireland Fiercely resisted Protestants Catholics forbidden to own weapons, teach, marry non-Catholics

5 T-P-S What influences spurred Britain’s rise to global power?

6 Rise to Global Power Map of the UK
Identify the key locations on the map Page 155

7 Growth of Constitutional Govt
Constitutional govt- govt whose power is defined and limited by law Poly parties The cabinet Office of Prime Minister Constitution consists of: Acts of Parliament Magna Carta Bill of Rights Unwritten traditions

8 Growth of Constitutional Govt
Political Parties Tories- broad royal powers Whigs- backed Glorious Revolution Supports religious toleration & parliament Cabinet System Group created to help George I Parliamentary advisors House of Commons Prime Minister Head of the cabinet Leader of majority

9 Politics and Society Oligarchy- govt in which the ruling power belongs to few Landowning Aristocrats- “natural” ruling class House of Lords- nobles House of Commons- Rich business leaders Middle Class-merchants, manufacturers; controlled affairs in towns and cities

10 George III Reasserts Royal power
1760; 60 year rein Personal Rule In Parliament imposes taxes on American colonies Lost American colonies Cabinet Rule Restored Involved in war with Napoleon Prime Minister becomes real leader Click image for video

11 Activity Create a diagram showing the relationship among the English crown, prime minister, cabinet, and Parliament during the reigns of George I and George II.

12 Closure How did the growth of constitutional government reflect conditions in politics and society?

Download ppt "Britain at Mid-Century"

Similar presentations

Britain at Mid-Century

Britain at Mid-Century
The English Heritage of American Government

The English Heritage of American Government
Birth of the American Republic

Birth of the American Republic
Britain at mid-century

Britain at mid-century
“LIBERTÉ, ÉGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ” THE SHIFTS AND TURNS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION 1789 – 1795.

“LIBERTÉ, ÉGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ” THE SHIFTS AND TURNS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION 1789 – 1795.
21.2 1.The English Revolution ended in 1660 when Parliament invited …..to return to England and claim the throne. Charles II 2. The period of his reign.

The English Revolution ended in 1660 when Parliament invited …..to return to England and claim the throne. Charles II 2. The period of his reign.
Constitutional Monarchy in England

Constitutional Monarchy in England
Restoration Legislation and the Glorious Revolution.

Restoration Legislation and the Glorious Revolution.
HWH UNIT 2 CHAPTER 4.3 THE EXCEPTION TO ABSOLUTISM: ENGLAND.

HWH UNIT 2 CHAPTER 4.3 THE EXCEPTION TO ABSOLUTISM: ENGLAND.
JEOPARDY REVIEW A Terms B People C Documents D Miscellaneous E Philosophers 100 200 300 400 500 FJ.

JEOPARDY REVIEW A Terms B People C Documents D Miscellaneous E Philosophers FJ.
Chapter 2 Origins of U.S. Government

Chapter 2 Origins of U.S. Government
Section 2: Constitutional Monarchy in England

Section 2: Constitutional Monarchy in England
The Enlightenment - a philosophical movement of the eighteenth century which stressed human reasoning over blind faith or obedience and was thus in contrast.

The Enlightenment - a philosophical movement of the eighteenth century which stressed human reasoning over blind faith or obedience and was thus in contrast.
Chapter 27.2 A Profile of Great Britain. A Parliamentary Democracy  Great Britain, or the U.K., is an island nation that includes England, Scotland,

Chapter 27.2 A Profile of Great Britain. A Parliamentary Democracy  Great Britain, or the U.K., is an island nation that includes England, Scotland,
Chapter 18 Section Britain at Mid-Century. Britain builds an Empire Colonial and Commercial Colonial and Commercial Developed a Constitutional Monarchy:

Chapter 18 Section Britain at Mid-Century. Britain builds an Empire Colonial and Commercial Colonial and Commercial Developed a Constitutional Monarchy:
Crowned Heads in a Republican Age The British Monarchy in the Contemporary World.

Crowned Heads in a Republican Age The British Monarchy in the Contemporary World.
Birth of the American Republic Section #3

Birth of the American Republic Section #3
Great Britain: “At Home and Overseas” Mid 1600’s to 1780’s.

Great Britain: “At Home and Overseas” Mid 1600’s to 1780’s.
The Enlightenment The era known historically as the Enlightenment marks the intellectual beginning of the modern world. Ideas originating in this era would.

The Enlightenment The era known historically as the Enlightenment marks the intellectual beginning of the modern world. Ideas originating in this era would.
RISE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE. VOCABULARY 1. Mercantilism- economic policy; a favorable balance of trade from colonization 2. Dominion- control or exercise.

RISE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE. VOCABULARY 1. Mercantilism- economic policy; a favorable balance of trade from colonization 2. Dominion- control or exercise.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google