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2. For lessons 5, 8, and 9 The ROOTS of English Representative Government ENGLISH REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT What was Happening in the Colonies? Development of English Rights Salutary Neglect Magna Carta Social Contract & John Locke Shared Power Parliament English Bill of Rights The Zenger Trial Locke’s Ideas What is a Social Contract? How does it work?

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4. Page 25 Lesson 8 The Development of English Rights

5. Lesson 8: The Development of English Rights L 24 WARM-UP What would cause a country to move from KING to Representatives? WHY does the King have the RIGHT to rule?

6. Lesson 8: The Development of English Rights R 25 VOCAB LEARNING TARGET: • I can describe the development of English representative government. In other words… I can explain how the power to rule in England was transferred from the king to a group of law makers. Key Vocabulary to add to Flashcard List (14-16) • Magna Carta • Parliament • English Bill of Rights

7. Lesson 8: The Development of English Rights PREVIEW ACTIVITY L 24 Remember, with colonization under way, we now have two groups of “Englishmen”, those living in England and those living in the colonies. What rights did English people have at this time? Read pages 124 through 128, Start with “The Enlightenment” but skip the section on Increase Mather Then “The Rights of Englishmen” and “Parliament”. Skip “A Royal Governor’s Rule” on page 127. End with “England’s Glorious Revolution” trace the events that helped the “rights of Englishmen” develop (in other words, shifted the power from the king).

8. Lesson 8: The Development of English Rights R 25 MAGNA CARTA The Development of English Rights A document guaranteeing basic political rights in England of nobles and freemen; CLASS NOTES 1215 1689 Parliament King John signed the Magna Carta which presented two new ideas • The king, like everyone, had to obey the law • If the king broke the law, the lords had theright to remove that kingand choose a newone • The lords formed the council of the king and that council could stop the king from doing things the council thought were wrong • The king could not collect new taxes unless the council said it was okay • Guaranteed trial by jury • Stated that one could not lose life, liberty, orproperty without legal process • Given to noblemen and freemen approved by King John in 1215 Video on the “Magna Carta”

9. Lesson 8: The Development of English Rights R 25 PARLIAMENT The Development of English Rights England’s chief lawmaking body CLASS NOTES 1215 1689 Parliament King John signed the Magna Carta which guaranteed important rights • England’s chief lawmaking body • Two houses “House of Lords” was a body of nonelected nobles, judges, and church officials “House of Commons” was a body of elected by the people • Limited the king’s power an advisory group had to approve of taxes • Guaranteed trial by jury • Stated that one could not lose life, liberty, or property without legal process • Given to noblemen and freemen • NOTE: English colonists lost the right to govern themselves when Parliament made laws for the colonies WHY?

10. Lesson 6: The Development of English Rights R 25 ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS The Development of English Rights An agreement signed by William and Mary to respect the rights of English citizens and of Parliament, including the right to free elections CLASS NOTES 1215 1689 Parliament The English Bill of Rights established Parliament’s supremacy over the Crown in making laws King John signed the Magna Carta which guaranteed important rights • England’s chief lawmaking body • Two houses “House of Lords” was a body of nonelected nobles, judges, and church officials “House of Commons” was a body of elected by the people • Limited the king’s power an advisory group had to approve of taxes • Guaranteed trial by jury • Stated that one could not lose life, liberty, or property without legal process • Given to noblemen and freemen • Parliament became the supreme law-maker…not the king • There would be elections • The king could not tax or make any law without Parliament’s consent • The king cannot keep an army during peacetime unless Parliament approves • NOTE: English colonists lost the right to govern themselves when Parliament made laws for the colonies Video on the “The English Bill of Rights”

11. Lesson 8: The Development of English Rights L 24 WRAP-UP Why does THIS matter now? U.S. citizens EXPECT these SAME rights, such as the right to a trial by jury and due process (habeas corpus).

12. Lesson 8: The Development of English Rights Development of English Rights • Magna Carta • Signed by King John in 1215 that guaranteed important rights to noblemen and freemen • Limit king’s power – an advisory group had to approve taxes • Trial by jury • Could not lose life, liberty, property without legal process • Parliament • England’s chief law making body • Two houses • House of Lords – upper house, non-elected nobles • House of Commons – lower house, elected by people

13. Lesson 8: The Development of English Rights • The English Bill of Rights • Created by William and Mary in 1689 • Established Parliament’s supremacy over the Crown in making laws • Parliament, not the king, supreme law maker • Elections • King could not tax or make laws without Parliament’s consent • King cannot keep an army during peacetime without Parliament’s consent