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Bellringer. Download today’s notes: English Reform Answer the following question in your notes:

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Bellringer

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  1. Bellringer • Download today’s notes: English Reform • Answer the following question in your notes: • Imagine your left Catholic High for a different high school because you thought Catholic was too strict. But when you got to the new school, you found out that it was even more strict than Catholic! • How would you feel? What would you do?

  2. The Big Idea Revolutions changed the governments of Britain, the American colonies, and France. Main Ideas Revolution and reform changed the government of England. Enlightenment ideas led to democracy in America. The French Revolution caused major changes in France’s government. The Age of Revolution

  3. Enlightenment ideas inspired commoners to oppose monarchies that ruled without concern for the people’s need. Main Idea 1:Revolution and reform changed the government of England.

  4. Revolution and Reform in England The king of England and Parliament had a very uneasy relationship. This led to years of turmoil and changes in leadership. • Civil War in 1642 • Oliver Cromwell led Parliament to take over the country • King Charles I beheaded in 1649 • Cromwell became a dictator • Restored the monarch in 1660 • Charles II promised to respect Parliament • James II tried to promote Catholicism in England

  5. Revolution and Reform in England In 1688, William and Mary eventually became the rulers of England, after they promised to sign the English Bill of Rights. Referred to as the Glorious Revolution!

  6. Revolution and Reform in England The English Bill of Rights drew on the ideas of the Magna Carta, limiting the power of the rulers and recognizing some rights of the people. Ended divine right to rule in England!

  7. Connect! • 1. Who came to rule England after the Civil War in 1642? • 2. Why was England unhappy with James II? • 3. Who came to power during the Glorious Revolution? • 4. Why was the Glorious Revolution “glorious”? • 5. What events led to the creation of the English Bill of Rights?

  8. Timeline Activity! • With a partner and your textbook create a timeline on a piece of paper with the following dates: • 1642, 1649, 1660, 1688, 1689 • Leave space in between • Label the given dates and write short phrases or sentences to explain them. Also fill in important information between the dates given.

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