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Do Now:. Grab today’s Agenda 5:5 (from School Space or Out Box). Why do you think king and parliament could not get along? Does religion matter?. Objective: T he Glorious Revolution. WHII.6c

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  1. Do Now: Grab today’s Agenda 5:5 (from School Space or Out Box). Why do you think king and parliament could not get along? Does religion matter?

  2. Objective:The Glorious Revolution WHII.6c TSWDK of scientific, political, economic, and religious changes during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries by assessing the impacts of the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution on democracy.

  3. The Glorious Revolution • A Well Done Summary of Events • James II • Revolution of 1688

  4. James II Political Parties • Defined: ?

  5. James II Political Parties • Defined: A group wanting to control government via organized electoral process • Purpose: ?

  6. James II Political Parties • Defined: A group wanting to control government via organized electoral process • Purpose: To win the support of the people to gain power in government • Impact: ?

  7. James II Political Parties • Defined: A group wanting to control government via organized electoral process • Purpose: To win the support of the people to gain power in government • Impact: Power of government comes from the people Faction • Defined: ?

  8. James II Political Parties • Defined: A group wanting to control government via organized electoral process • Purpose: To win the support of the people to gain power in government • Impact: Power of government comes from the people Faction • Defined: A group within a larger group, usually in conflict with the group • Purpose: ?

  9. James II Political Parties • Defined: A group wanting to control government via organized electoral process • Purpose: To win the support of the people to gain power in government • Impact: Power of government comes from the people Faction • Defined: A group within a larger group, usually in conflict with the group • Purpose: Ideological purists unhappy with the moderation of the larger group So, what happened after the “Merry Monarch”? • Charles II had no children • Next in line was his brother James II, who was, unfortunately, a Catholic As a result, two parties developed in Great Britain at this time: • Tories – Believed James had hereditary rights to rule regardless of religion, even if he was Catholic • Whigs – Believed in a strong Parliament at the expense of a weaker monarch, especially a Catholic monarch

  10. James II His Reign • 1685-1688 • Catholic monarch, although allowed Protestants to practice • Tried to disestablish the Anglican Church of England and re-establish the Catholic Church. • Had two daughters – Mary and Anne, both Protestant • Had a son – James Francis Edward, raised a Catholic

  11. Revolution of 1688 Giving up the Throne • Having another Catholic monarch, especially when there were two Protestant options (albeit women), was too much. • Both Whigs and Tories asked James to step down.

  12. Revolution of 1688 William and Mary • Reigned 1688-1702 • British invited William (a decorated soldier who defeated the French) and Mary (Protestant daughter of James II) to rule Great Britain… • … on the condition they sign the English Bill of Rights.

  13. Revolution of 1688 English Bill of Rights • 1689 • (Another) document guaranteeing rights to the people • Reaffirmed due process (Magna Carta – 1215) • Reaffirmed that only Parliament can levy taxes (Petition of Rights – 1628) • Reaffirmed no standing army in times of peace (Petition of Rights – 1628) • Reaffirmed protection against quartering troops (Petition of Rights – 1628) • Freedom to petition government without fear of retribution • Right to bear arms • Freedom of speech in Parliament • No cruel and unusual punishment • Limited the power of the monarch

  14. Revolution of 1688 “Glorious Revolution” • Bloodless transfer of power from James II to William and Mary • Thus ends the struggle between monarch and Parliament. • Who won?

  15. Revolution of 1688 “Glorious Revolution” • Bloodless transfer of power from James II to William and Mary • Thus ends the struggle between monarch and Parliament. • Who won? – Parliament! • This was a huge increase of parliamentary power and decrease in royal power.

  16. Conclusion • Political democracy rests on the principle that government derives power from the consent of the governed. • The foundations of English rights include the jury trial, the Magna Carta, and common law. • The English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution prompted further development of the rights of Englishmen.

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