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Magna Carta
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Answer the following question in 3-5 complete sentences:
• What were the basic principles of the magna carta?
• How did the magna carta influence democracy?
You may look at your notes and previous assignments if needed!
Announcements
• Quiz on Thursday!!!
Glorious Revolution
Objective:
Describe the causes and effects of the Glorious Revolution
revolution
• Revolution: a forcible overthrow of a government or
social order in favor of a new system
Are these
revolutions?
1. Great Britain begins to pay more attention to its colonies
2. Japanese armies restore the Meiji emperor to his throne.
3. The French King calls a rare meeting of the EstatesGeneral.
4. Sardinia won some territory from Austria after defeating
Austria in war.
5. Slaves in Saint-Domingue overthrow the French and set up
the new nation of Haiti.
6. The French throw off the monarchy and establish the rule
of law
Glorious Revolution
• About 30 years after a civil war, James II was king.
• wanted to rule without the say of parliament
• Parliament invited William of Orange (Netherlands) to
overthrow James
• William led his army to London
• James fled to France (to save his head)
• = a BLOODLESS overthrown of a King
• THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION
The “Conditions”
• William & Mary had to agree to rule according to English Law
• They had to sign the Bill of Rights
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Recognizing Parliament as their Partner in governing.
No suspending of Parliament’s Laws
No taxes w/o a specific grant from Parliament
No interfering w/ freedom of speech in Parliament
No Penalty for a citizen who complains to the King
• William & Mary Consented
• Constitutional Monarch is Born
Causes
• King claimed divine right.
• King dissolved Parliament.
• Parliament sought guarantee of freedoms.
• King wanted money for wars.
• King levied taxes and fines without Parliament’s
approval.
Effects
• A constitutional monarchy was established.
• The Bill of Rights increased Parliament’s power and
guaranteed certain rights.
• The overthrow of a monarch helped inspire American
revolutionaries.
• Because it was answerable to taxpayers, Parliament
encouraged trade.
• England remained Protestant
So far…
• Scientific Revolution
• Enlightenment
• Glorious Revolution
• American Revolution
Review sheet
• Use your notes and textbook at home (if
needed) to complete the review sheet (2 pages
front and back)
• If you do not finish it in class, you must finish
for homework!
• Don’t forget – Quiz on Thursday!
• Use your review sheet to study for the quiz!!!!
English Bill of Rights