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Constitutionalism

Explores the Stuarts' reign in England, from Henry VIII to the Glorious Revolution, emphasizing the shift towards constitutionalism. Learn about key rulers, religious conflicts, and power struggles between Parliament and the monarchy.

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Constitutionalism

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  1. Constitutionalism The Stuarts and the Decline of the English Monarchy Essential Skill: Gather and organize information and data

  2. Background Information • Why is England Different? • Island • Religious Disunity • Magna Carta • Who has power (Parliament vs. King)

  3. Henry VIII (House Tudor) • Years: 1509-1547 • Religion: Catholic/ Anglican • Major Issues: • Forms Anglican Faith • Personality Issues • Long Term Significance

  4. Edward VI (House Tudor) • Years in Power: 1547-1553 • Religion: Anglican • Major Issues: • Sickly

  5. Mary Tudor (House Tudor) • Years in Power: 1553-1558 • Religion: Catholic • Major Issues: • Bloody Mary

  6. Elizabeth I (House Tudor) • Years in Power: 1558-1603 • Religion: Anglican • Major Issues: • Master of Working with Parliament • Virgin Queen • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMpigAUQt_4 • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3Bq1h728X0

  7. The Stuarts and the Decline of the English Monarchy • Essential Skill: Gather and organize information and data

  8. James I (House Stuart) • Years in Power: 1603-1625 • Religion: Protestant but sympathetic to Catholics • Major Issues • First Stuart King • Scottish King for 35 yrs • Divine Right Monarchist • Taxes Illegally

  9. Charles I (House Stuart) • Years in Power: 1625-1649 • Religion: Anglican but married to Catholic and sympathetic to Catholics • Major Issues: • Divine Right Monarchist • Illegal Taxes • Petition of Right • Ruling without Parliament

  10. Civil War (1642-1649) • Charles marches with troops on Parliament to arrest radical Puritan Members • Cavaliers vs. Roundheads • New Model Army and Cromwell • Result?

  11. Oliver Cromwell (Interregum) • Years in Power: 1649-1658 • Religion: Puritan • Major Issues: • First 5 yrs= Commonwealth with Constitution • Next 5 yrs= Dictatorship

  12. Charles II (House Stuart) • Years in Power: 1660-1685 • Religion: Anglican • Major Issues: • Restoration of Stuarts (Had been in France) • Merry Monarch-defers to parliament • Parliament Gains Power

  13. James II (House Stuart) • Years in Power: 1685-1688 • Religion: Catholic • Major Issues: • Divine Right Monarchist • Has a Son!!!!

  14. Glorious Revolution • 1688 • Bloodless Revolution • William and Mary invited to come from Netherlands • James II flees to France • Before they take throne sign Bill of Rights

  15. Results • Constitutionalism • Parliament has authority • Protestantism Reigns • People have rights!

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