Knowledge Connections Vocabulary  Absolute Monarchy Constitutional Monarchy Term Definition Knowledge Connections Picture

Essential Question How did the Glorious Revolution lead to the rise of limited government?

Who ruled in Europe? During the 1600s and 1700s, MONARCHIES ruled most of Europe Government led by a king or a queen They believed in: Absolutism – they had total power Divine Right – their power to rule came from God

Did the people like their monarchs? Not everyone agreed with ABSOLUTISM and DIVINE RIGHT Some European thinkers began arguing for a LIMITED GOVERNMENT A government where the power of the ruler is restricted (or limited) by the people

England’s law making body to this day Where did the idea come from? The roots of limited government come out of England 1215 – King John signs the Magna Carta which limits some of his power as king 1200s – King Edward allows the people to help make laws. The group becomes known as PARLIAMENT England’s law making body to this day 1485 – 1603 – the Tudors, the ruling family of England does not have absolute power

Who was the Civil War between? ENGLISH CIVIL WAR Charles I Oliver Cromwell Vs. Cavaliers Roundheads Want absolute power Want limited government The two sides will go back and forth through many years and many leaders

Who were William and Mary? GLORIOUS REVOLUTION (1688) William and Mary are offered the throne of England William and Mary had currently been the rulers of the Netherlands Mary was the daughter of a former King of England

What was the English Bill of Rights? William and Mary sign the ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS Limits the power of the monarch States the rights of the people and Parliament England officially has a limited government – CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCY

Essential Question How did the Glorious Revolution lead to the rise of limited government?

THE ROAD TO LIMITED GOVERNMENT