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lesson6wsu_1.pptxEurope develops strong states, part 2: Constitutional Monarchy
Learning objective: Understand the conflicts that resulted in Constitutional Monarchy in England, rather than Absolute monarchy
The Path to the Glorious Revolution
Conflict between King and Parliament
The Path to the Glorious Revolution
Conflict between King and Parliament
Finances
Religion
The Path to the Glorious Revolution
Conflict between King and Parliament
Finances
Religion
CONFLICT 1
Charles I: king has authority to levy taxes
Parliament: king must gain the consent of Parliament to levy taxes
The Path to the Glorious Revolution
Conflict between King and Parliament
Finances
Religion
CONFLICT 1
Charles I: king has authority to levy taxes
Parliament: king must gain the consent of Parliament to levy taxes
Civil War ensues
Charles I is executed
Period of disorder
Charles II made king
The Path to the Glorious Revolution
James II becomes king
CONFLICT 2
James II is Catholic, argues for the divine right of kings
Parliament is made up of Protestants, argue for the rights of Parliament
The Path to the Glorious Revolution
James II becomes king
CONFLICT 2
James II is Catholic, argues for the divine right of kings
Parliament is made up of Protestants, argue for the rights of Parliament
GLORIOUS REVOLUTION
William invades and takes the throne with Parliament’s support
Bill of Rights proclaimed
The Path to the Glorious Revolution
James II becomes king
CONFLICT 2
James II is Catholic, argues for the divine right of kings
Parliament is made up of Protestants, argue for the rights of Parliament
GLORIOUS REVOLUTION
William invades and takes the throne with Parliament’s support
Bill of Rights proclaimed
OUTCOME: CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY
Task 1: Write a position statement for King James II
Task 2: Write a position statement for the leader of Parliament
Task 3: Find a partner, choose sides, and argue your position
Task 4: In-Class discussion- Who has the stronger position and why?
Task 5: In-Class discussion- Compare and contrast England and France
Glorious Revolution Activity
