...Timeline to a Limited Monarchy in England JUNE 15, 1215 THE MAGNACARTA ISSUED IN ENGLAND The Magna Carta set in motion the future limitations on the English monarchy. Passed by barons, it attempted to limit the power of English kings by forcing to accept that they were bound by law, by protecting many rights of the English citizens, preventing unlawful imprisonment (habeus corpus), and more. This was the first instance of the citizenry limiting the power of the monarch. NOVEMBER 13, 1295 THE RISE OF THE MODEL PARLIAMENT The Magna Carta set in motion the future limitations on the English monarchy. Passed by barons, it attempted to limit the power of English kings by forcing to accept that they were bound by law, by protecting many rights of the English citizens, preventing unlawful imprisonment (habeus corpus), and more. This was the first instance of the citizenry limiting the power of the monarch. NOVEMBER 1, 1534 FIRST ACT OF SIPREMACY PASSED IN Henry VIII separated England from the authority of the Roman Catholic Church. It severed any ties that England had with the powerful outside authority that was the pope. The English government was now managed in both a political and religious aspect by the same figure, the king, and this would have significant repercussions for the final development of a limited monarchy. NOVEMBER 17, 1558 ELIZABETH 1 CROWNED QUEEN OF ENGLAND The ascent of Queen Elizabeth to the throne, and her subsequent rule over England marks a time at...
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...During the Glorious Revolution, James II wanted to strengthen royal control over the colonies. The Colonial assemblies became more powerful and independent. With that, King James was determined to reduce their power. He eliminated the New York assembly, and all the power was given to the royal governor. King James also eliminated the charter governments of the New Jersey, New York and New England colonies. He combined them into what he called the Dominion of New England. Actions violated traditions of local self-government and tried to enforce the Navigation Acts. This didn’t allow colonial trade which prevented the colonies from trading directly with any colonies or nations other than England. In Maryland, the exclusive rule of the Calvert...
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...The word revolution is derived from the Latin ‘revolutio’, meaning ‘a turn around’. Revolution results in a mutational change in organizational structure quite amazingly in a short period of time. Revolution brings about a change in the power too. Revolutions took place through history. It is interesting to note that apart from the change in power, revolution brings about change in cultural and economical situations as well of a country or a region. Socio-political scenario gets completely changed by a revolution. Some of the important revolutions that took place around the world at different times include the Glorious Revolution in 1688, the French Revolution (1789-1799), the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the Chinese Revolution (1927-1949). It is interesting to note that the term revolution is used to indicate changes that take place outside the political arena. Culture, philosophy, society and technology have undergone marked transformations by these revolutions. A civil war is defined as a war that takes place between two organized groups within the same nation state. In short it can be described as a war between factions in the same country. One of the best examples of a civil war is the American Civil War (1861-1865). It is otherwise called as the War Between the States that took place as a civil war in the United States of America. It is important to know that the two organized groups that take part in the civil war are normally bent upon creating their own governments...
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...The single most important fact in understanding the nature of the British political system is the fundamental continuity of that system. Britain has not had a revolution of the kind experienced by so many other countries and Britain has not been invaded or occupied for almost 1,000 years. The last successful invasion was in 1066 by the Normans. Some might argue that the English Civil War (1642-1651) was the nation's revolution but the main constitutional consequence - the abolition of the monarchy - only lasted 11 years and the Restoration of the Monarchy has so far lasted 350 years (although it is now, of course, a very different monarchy). There was a time in British history which we call the Glorious Revolution (1688) but it was a very English revolution, in the sense that nobody died, if a rather Dutch revolution in that it saw William of Orange take the throne. So the British have never had anything equivalent to the American Revolution or the French Revolution, they have not been colonized in a millennium but rather been the greatest colonizers in history, and in neither of the two world wars were they invaded or occupied. This explains why: • almost uniquely in the world, Britain has no written constitution (the only other such nations are Israel & New Zealand) • the political system is not neat or logical or always fully democratic or particularly efficient • change has been very gradual and pragmatic and built on consensus To simplify British political history...
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...A common saying is the saying that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. However, George Savile, in his essay in memoriam of King Charles II of England, somewhat disagrees. In his essay, Savile uses variety of rhetorical strategies to portray the king as neither the devil incarnate nor a perfect figure but rather as a human, whose flaws are prevalent in every person in an attempt to have his audience view Charles as a human, rather than an elevated figure. To begin his essay, Savile starts with an appeal to human decency. Rather than be like an “angry philosopher” and “call lewdness” on his most minute of faults, we should rather not “have an exact memory,” because if everyone who shared those vices attended his funeral, “never prince would be better attended to his grave.” Here, he is effectively stating that we should not judge the king so harshly for his faults, because those same faults are issues that plague everyone, which helps humanize the king and justify his shortcomings. Furthermore, he asks for the “protection of common frailty, that must engage men for their won sakes not to be too severe where they themselves have so much to answer.” Here, Savile further characterizes the king as human, and asks the audience if they have been too harsh on someone when they themselves are flawed, creating a common theme for the rest of the essay, because no human can receive the level of perfection required by the angry philosopher. In the next paragraph, Savile...
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...The word revolution is derived from the Latin ‘revolutio’, meaning ‘a turn around’. Revolution results in a mutational change in organizational structure quite amazingly in a short period of time. Revolution brings about a change in the power too. Revolutions took place through history. It is interesting to note that apart from the change in power, revolution brings about change in cultural and economical situations as well of a country or a region. Socio-political scenario gets completely changed by a revolution. Some of the important revolutions that took place around the world at different times include the Glorious Revolution in 1688, the French Revolution (1789-1799), the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the Chinese Revolution (1927-1949). It is interesting to note that the term revolution is used to indicate changes that take place outside the political arena. Culture, philosophy, society and technology have undergone marked transformations by these revolutions. A civil war is defined as a war that takes place between two organized groups within the same nation state. In short it can be described as a war between factions in the same country. One of the best examples of a civil war is the American Civil War (1861-1865). It is otherwise called as the War Between the States that took place as a civil war in the United States of America. It is important to know that the two organized groups that take part in the civil war are normally bent upon creating their own governments...
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... 2. 3. • You can write down how many details you want you don’t have to have only four 2/24/09 Topic: Parliament Limits the English Monarchy (pages 156-159) Section 5 • Drill: Identify and define the key terms and names on page 159 of Section 5 Assessment under Exercise 1. • Classwork: Do exercises 2, 3, and 4 on page 159 of Section 5 Assessment • Journal Entry: What did you learn today and describe how it relates to what you learned yesterday. • Make an outline of the section 5. Example shown above. 2/25/09 Topic: Parliament Limits the English Monarchy (pages 156-159) Section 5 • Drill: Write a paragraph explaining how the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution are revolutions. • Classwork: Students will create a pamphlet convincing others to join their side of the English Civil war. Students will choose one side either the Puritans or Royalists side . They must have graphics and picture in the pamphlet. • Puritans (roundheads) Royalists (cavaliers) Ruler is Oliver Cromwell...
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...How far do you agree that the Navigation Acts were the main reason for the growth of the British Empire in the years 1680- 1740?-Otto and Olivia The Navigation Acts set the sails to the exponential increase of the BE, to a very high extent. The Navigation Acts ultimately protected English manufacturers, accumulated bullion, and allowed more growth to the marine fleet. However, other factors aided the growth of the BE to an extent, along with other factors; international relations, the growth of British ports, and trade and commerce, although, as one will see, all of these factors were either caused by, or were spearheaded by the Navigation Acts. There were numerous Navigation Acts, mostly ranging from 1650- 1750, and over this period, they had helped the growth of the BE; the main purpose of the Navigation Acts was to stimulate English trade in order to strengthen the economy, which gave England a monopoly on trade……………. ‘The Navigation Acts main purpose was to stimulate Britain's trade and strengthen the British economy at the expense of all other nations. The Acts gave Britian a monopoly on trade, especially with the colonists in America, under British rule. England became a prosperous ship building center, creating many new jobs for the citizens of England. The goal of the Navigation Acts was to force colonial development into lines favorable to England, and stop direct colonial trade with the Netherlands, France and other European countries.’- include some of this in...
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...To Whom it may concern, I am here to request enforcement of British Mercantilist policies, including the Navigation Acts. The two main purposes of the Navigation Acts are: to protect British shipping against competition from foreign powers, and to grant British merchants a monopoly on colonial commodities increase their personal bullion supply. The set of laws passed in 1645-1663, provided the basis of the Navigation Acts. These acts set up several laws and restrictions that give Britain a monopoly on economic control, establish England as the main market for products/good for the colonies, and provide a steady bullion influx into Britain. One of the first Navigation Acts passed in 1651 stated that goods could only enter England, Ireland, or the colonies aboard English ships. Additionally, colonial coastal trade had to be conducted only aboard English ships. Even the trade between foreign countries at colonial ports are limited to English vessels. Ships from other countries are excluded from colonial ports and can trade only at ports within the British Isles. The shipbuilding industry, particularly in New England, prospered. The second Navigation Act of 1660 reassured that goods could only be transported aboard English ships and set up a list of enumerated goods that had to be shipped directly to England, including sugar, cotton, tobacco, indigo, rice, molasses, apples, and wool. Tobacco plantations in the New World proved to be very successful and profitable, particularly...
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...Absolutism and Constitutionalism What are the merits of Absolutism and what are the merits of Constitutionalism? The word merit is relative, however in this case, it relates to how the people can benefit from either form of government. According to John Locke, Constitutionalism is “…to be directed to no other end but the peace, safety, and public good of the people” (82). Generally speaking, Constitutionalism has a more positive connotation than Absolutism because people associate constitutionalism with the idea of free will. However, there can never be total free will in a collective effort. Locke actually does not approve of the idea of total free will, “…the enjoyment of it is very uncertain…very unsafe, very insecure” (80). Locke addresses the states of Nature and why they are and can be destructive. “…passion and revenge is very apt to carry them too far…negligence and unconcernedness, makes them too remiss in other men’s…They who by an injustice offended will seldom fail where they are able by force to make good their injustice” (80-81). In addition, Locke does not view men coalescing to make a constitutionalist government as giving up one’s rights, but rather the opposite, proclaiming that it indirectly preserves them instead, “…give up equality, liberty, and executive power they had in the state of Nature…the power of the…legislative constituted by them can never be supposed to extend farther than the common good…obliged to secure every one’s property by providing...
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...Bill of Rights 1689 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Bill of Rights 1689 | Parliament of England | Long title | An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown. | Chapter | 1 William & Mary Sess 2 c 2 | Status: Amended | Revised text of statute as amended | The Bill of Rights | The Bill of Rights (1688 or 1689) | Created | 1689 | Ratified | December 16, 1689 | Location | National Archives of the United Kingdom | Author(s) | Parliament of England | Purpose | Ensure certain freedoms and ensure a Protestant political supremacy. | The Bill of Rights[1] is an Act of the Parliament of England passed on 16 December 1689.[2] It was a restatement in statutory form of the Declaration of Right presented by the Convention Parliament to William and Mary in March 1689 (or 1688 by Old Style dating), inviting them to become joint sovereigns of England. It lays down limits on the powers of the crown and sets out the rights of Parliament and rules for freedom of speech in Parliament, the requirement for regular elections to Parliament and the right to petition the monarch without fear of retribution. It reestablished the liberty of Protestants to have arms for their defence within the rule of law, and condemned James II of England for "causing several good subjects being Protestants to be disarmed at the same time when papists were both armed and employed contrary to law". These...
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...Charles II’s reign was relatively uneventful in regard to constitutional matters. However, he was succeeded by his brother James II, who was not only a Roman Catholic, but, like his father Charles I, was prepared to disregard the will of Parliament. The use of his royal authority to promote Catholics to prominent positions in what had become a strongly Protestant nation sparked a strong backlash with far-reaching constitutional implications. With the prospect of revolt on the horizon, James dissolved Parliament in 1688 before fleeing the country. In the meantime the opponents of James II invited William of Orange (a Dutch Protestant), who was married to James’s daughter Mary, to take up the throne on certain conditions. The position of the King in relation to Parliament was set out in the Bill of Rights of 1689, later enacted as the Parliament Recognition Act of 1689. This landmark document was not a charter of citizens’ rights in the modern sense, because it was not concerned to define comprehensively the rights of citizens. Nonetheless, it is extremely important for setting in place certain fundamentals of the contemporary constitution. In particular, it confirmed that it was illegal for the Crown to execute laws, raise taxes, or keep an army in peacetime without the consent of Parliament (Articles I, IV, and VI). It provided not only that a freely elected Parliament should meet on a regular basis, but it gave formal recognition to the privileges of Parliament, which included...
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...Bloody Revolution When Charles II Dies Parliaments is scared that James II wife gives birth to a boy who would be the king but England is scared of the line of Catholic kings Parliaments found out that James II had a daughter who is protestant and married to William of orange and he was Prince of the Netherlands. Parliaments wanted Mary and William to overthrow her father and be queen and king. They sailed to Netherlands to talk to them. Mary was all about it but William wasn’t. He wanted to stay with his country. Mary was upset at William so she threaten him by the child of his kid. William didn’t believe her so Mary killed her child when William found out he cried. Finally he agree to overthrow James II. When he did Mary promise him that...
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...AP World History Survival Guide Name ________________________________ Teacher __________________________ Block _________________ Table of Contents | Pages | AP World History Overview | 3 – 7 | The AP Exam | 3 | World Regions | 4 – 5 | Five Course Themes | 6 | Four Historical Thinking Skills | 7 | Essays Overview | 8 - 15 | Document-based Question (DBQ) | 8 – 12 | Change and Continuity over Time (CCOT) | 13 – 15 | Comparative Essay | 16 – 18 | Released Free Response Questions | 19 – 20 | AP Curriculum Framework | 21 – 38 | Period 1 (Up to 600 B.C.E.)—5% | 21 – 22 | Period 2 (600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E.)—15% | 23 – 25 | Period 3 (600 to 1450)—20% | 26 – 28 | Period 4 (1450 to 1750)—20% | 29 – 31 | Period 5 (1750 to 1900)—20% | 32 – 35 | Period 6 (1900 to the present)—20% | 36 – 38 | Help with Some Confusing Subjects | 39 – 43 | Chinese Dynasties | 39 | Political, Economic, and Social Systems | 40 | Religions | 41 | Primary Sources | 42 | “Must Know” Years | 43 | * Many of the guidelines in this study packet are adapted from the AP World History Course Description, developed by College Board. The AP Exam Purchasing and taking the AP World History exam are requirements of the course. This year, the AP World History exam will be administered on: ___________________________________________ Format I. Multiple...
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...AP World History Survival Guide Name ________________________________ Teacher __________________________ Block _________________ Table of Contents | Pages | AP World History Overview | 3 – 7 | The AP Exam | 3 | World Regions | 4 – 5 | Five Course Themes | 6 | Four Historical Thinking Skills | 7 | Essays Overview | 8 - 15 | Document-based Question (DBQ) | 8 – 12 | Change and Continuity over Time (CCOT) | 13 – 15 | Comparative Essay | 16 – 18 | Released Free Response Questions | 19 – 20 | AP Curriculum Framework | 21 – 38 | Period 1 (Up to 600 B.C.E.)—5% | 21 – 22 | Period 2 (600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E.)—15% | 23 – 25 | Period 3 (600 to 1450)—20% | 26 – 28 | Period 4 (1450 to 1750)—20% | 29 – 31 | Period 5 (1750 to 1900)—20% | 32 – 35 | Period 6 (1900 to the present)—20% | 36 – 38 | Help with Some Confusing Subjects | 39 – 43 | Chinese Dynasties | 39 | Political, Economic, and Social Systems | 40 | Religions | 41 | Primary Sources | 42 | “Must Know” Years | 43 | * Many of the guidelines in this study packet are adapted from the AP World History Course Description, developed by College Board. The AP Exam Purchasing and taking the AP World History exam are requirements of the course. This year, the AP World History exam will be administered on: ___________________________________________ Format I. Multiple...
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