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The Development of English Parliament

The Development of English Parliament. Stage 1. “Sensible” kings seek the advice of important barons and bishops Most king realized they needed the support of powerful people Lost support = rebellion Early English history meeting of Kings and barons = “Witan”

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The Development of English Parliament

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  1. The Development of English Parliament

  2. Stage 1 • “Sensible” kings seek the advice of important barons and bishops • Most king realized they needed the support of powerful people • Lost support = rebellion • Early English history meeting of Kings and barons = “Witan” • William the Conqueror (1066-1087) continued this practice = “Great Council” • Barons did NOT have a right to be at the meetings

  3. Stage 2 • Magna Carta (1215) = kings now HAVE to meet with barons on matters of taxation, etc. • Most kings after John did call meetings • This gave barons power • they could demand things in return for support

  4. Stage 3 • 1264 = barons rebel against King Henry III (John’s son) • Led by Simon de Montfort • Not all of the barons supported Simon • Called a “Parliament” that included some ordinary people to try to get support (2 knights and 2 representatives from each town) • Simon defeated and killed in 1265 • Parliaments now contained a house of “Commons” as well as a house of “Lords”

  5. Stage 4 1337-1453 = Hundred Years’ War = really expensive Kings had to call together the “Commons” and “Lords” together to agree for taxes Commons kept trying to push for reforms Only met a few weeks a year at this time, so the Kings and lords were really still in charge Over time the House of Commons grows in power

  6. Parliament Later in History • Commons became more powerful over time • now they run the show • King and House of Lords don’t have all that much power

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