Lesson 3 Glorious Revolution “Bloodless Revolution” Unit 4: Revolutions Lesson 3 Glorious Revolution “Bloodless Revolution”

What I need to know How Enlightenment philosophers impacted the development of political and societal trends. The variety of opinions demonstrated by Enlightenment philosophy about the most effective structure for government and society. The role of absolutism as a challenge to the new political thought of the Enlightenment. The democratic ideals discussed by Enlightenment philosophers and the impact Western culture. The shift from government power being absolute and from God to it being derived from the common man and the varying perspectives on this during the Enlightenment. The impact that literature and art had in revolutionizing society in Western countries.

Objectives  1. People around the world are rebelling against their governments as a result of societal and economic inequalities. 2. Growing class divisions led to conflict as people rebelled against their government. 3. Government exploitation by European powers through taxation and economic inequalities inspired revolution. 4. Cultural division between upper and lower classes in Europe and its colonies incited rebellion against established government.

Guiding Questions -Should all citizens have equal rights regardless of economic or educational background? How does scarcity of resources affect relationships between various groups of people? How do the perceived sources of power in monarchial and democratic governments differ and how does this difference impact their resistance to change?

What led to it Absolute monarch: king James II of England King James was catholic but tolerant of other religions and close to France Issue came to a head when the King’s son was born a catholic and a new line of heirs was established Whigs and Tories created a Coup’ in which they offer the crown to King William the Orange (protestant and husband of the King’s daughter, Mary).

Reason for revolt Avoid Catholicism from re-entering the Kingdom To avoid relations with France Creation of a constitutional parliament Creation of Bill or Rights

Timeline of events 1. 1685- King James takes over the crown 2. 1685- Squashes the rebellion and sends many to death and slavery 3. 1687- Increased the size of the army and passes the religious tolerance act 4. 1688-June- James’ son is born and baptized Catholic. Made a new heir to the throne. 5. 1688-Nov.- Prominent Englishmen send invite to King William to take over the throne. They land in England and few “scuffles” of “war” 6. 1689- William and Mary are crowned as King and Queen in join monarchy and constitutional monarchy is created

Outcome of the war Delayed the re-entering of Catholicism Avoided relations with France Allowed the Constitutional Parliament to have King William and his wife reign as joint monarchs King could not commission the army Created the Bill of Rights Lots of revolts occurred in Scotland and Ireland as a result of the unbalance of power 9 years war between England and France result- England ultimately wins

Important people King James: Believed in the Devine Right of Kings (Catholic). Little weak-Took opposition personally. Took throne peacefully but dealt harshly with those that opposed him. Executed and sold many into slavery. Increased the size of the army. Fled to France to escape the revolution King William the Orange and wife Mary: King and Queen of Orange. Accepted invitation to take over the crown of England and began “war”. Only a few scuffles actually took place. Accepted the crown of England under joint constitutional Monarchy. Tories: Eventually replace the Whig party. Created the Bill of Rights. Whigs: Support the rise of the King, but then turned against him when they see his support of religious tolerance. Church preached against resistance to the King. Parliament: 7 Prominent members sent letters to William and Mary asking for them to take over the thrown. Begins the glorious revolution. Offered the crown in joint constitutional monarchy. Created bill of Rights

Review: Guiding Questions Should all citizens have equal rights regardless of economic or educational background? How does scarcity of resources affect relationships between various groups of people? How do the perceived sources of power in monarchial and democratic governments differ and how does this difference impact their resistance to change?