1. Aim: What affect did England’s Civil Wars have on its political and social affairs? Title: Ramification of England’s Civil Wars – Positive & Negative aspects. Do Now: 1. Please Note - students are asked to hand in their homework at the beginning of class. 2. Why did Parliament present Charles I with the Petition of Right? What was Parliament trying to do? Hint: In order to answer these queries, you need to know what is Parliament and its primary purpose.

2. : What was the English Civil War?  What is a civil war? What are the primary causes of a civil war?  What impact might a given civil war on a society, its citizens, economy, government, etc.  In your own words, create an outline or write at least one paragraph examining the causes & effects of the civil war in question.

3. Aim: What affect did England’s Civil Wars have on its political and social affairs? Title: Ramifications of the English Civil Wars – Positive & Negative aspects [continuing with yesterday’s]  Do Now:  Please take out yesterday’s handouts pertaining to the English Civil War  Working in groups today – hooray!!!!  Hand in your homework Does anyone have questions pertaining to the homework?

4. OBJECTIVE II: Causes & Effects of the English Civil War  Working in groups of 4/5, students are asked to carefully/actively read the handout [MARK IT UP]pertaining to the English Civil War. Afterwards, Identify the causes of the English Civil War – as you work together. Write an analysis examining the changes that came in the aftermath of the Civil War. Evaluate: assess whether these reforms were positive or negative – were the changes good or bad?

5. As per Objective II, students are asked to share out their responses.  Thoroughly examining the causes, changes that spurred, and effects, both positive and negative.

6. OBJECTIVE III Complete Guided Reading Strategies: 20.1 [Handout]. 

7. Assignment #2 Based on the HW and the reading, choose one of the options below and support it with evidence. A thorough analysis – examine how & why defending one of the following statements:  Charles I was within his rights when he entered the House of Commons to arrest radical leaders.  Parliament’s cause in the civil war was just.  Charles I was guilty of arrogance, not treason, and he should not have been executed.

8. Homework# 2  Please see the wiki

9. A Short History of Parliament Westminster Palace – Home to Parliament since 1295 Question: What is Parliament?

10. A Short History of Parliament Middle Ages: Before Parliament, King’s Council of Nobles and Clergy called to advise on important matters 1215: After a revolt of Barons, King John signs Magna Carta establishes a “Great Council” of nobles who must approve important measures such as taxes 1295: Edward I invites not just nobles but also 2 knights from each shire (rural district) and 2 burghers from each town to act as representatives at the “Model Parliament” 1341: Parliament splits into Upper Chamber (nobles and clergy) and Lower Chamber (knights and burghers) ; after 1544 known as House of Lords and House of Commons 1341-1628 – Parliament meets irregularly, when called by king or queen. Usually called to approve measures (esp. taxes), but can also propose legislation. - At the same time, when called by the monarch Parliament has an opportunity to voice its discontent, and does occasionally fail to approve taxes or issue reciprocal demands - During this period, Commons becomes very powerful 1629-1640 Charles I dissolves Parliament for 11 years 1640- Wars in Scotland force Charles to call Parliament to grant taxes 1640-1660 – “Long Parliament” meets

11. The Causes of the English Civil War Question: Why does Absolutism fail in England when it succeeds in France and Russia? The Stuart Monarchs: James I (left) and Charles I (right)

12. “Roundheads” and “Cavaliers” Royalist Army Formed after Parliament refuses to fund the formation of an army to put down rebellion in Scotland and Ireland Made up of nobles, some rural gentry, mercenaries Referred to themselves as “cavaliers” In the aftermath of the recall of Parliament, England splits into two warring factions. Parliamentary Army Created in response to Royalist Army Made up of militia of London, members of rural gentry with business connections, “Puritans” upset by attempts to make Anglican Church more Catholic Referred to by the Royalists as “roundheads” after the short hairstyles favored by Puritans

13. Civil War or Revolution?  Some historians prefer the term “English Revolution” to “English Civil war,” what reasons might they have for preferring this term?  Which do you believe is more appropriate?

14. Interregnum: From Commonwealth to Protectorate Question: Who was Oliver Cromwell? Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector 1653-1658 The New Model Army at the Battle of Nasby