1. Democratic Roots in England
The Divine Right of Kings, The Magna Carta, and the English Bill of Rights
How have these documents influenced our modern definition of democracy?

2. Bellringer – Watch the Video and Answer the Questions
What were the Barons upset about?
What was one of the things that the King could force people to do?
King John believed he was above the what?
How did the Barons plan to limit King John’s power?
In the video, who’s opinion does King John say he doesn’t care about?
What does Magna Carta mean?

3. Annotate The Magna Carta and Complete the Graphic Organizer
Use your IREAD annotation strategy to annotate the Magna Carta
While you are reading, focus on the following questions:
What rights were given to all people?
What rights were listed specifically for women?
What rights do you think will eventually be used in later documents of democracy?
Why is the Magna Carta such an important document to democratic ideals?
What rights do you think should be included throughout the world?
When you are finished, complete the graphic organizer

4. The Renaissance – Station Activity
Yesterday we learned about the Magna Carta – which was signed in 1215
Why was the Magna Carta important?
When was the Magna Carta written?
Did the Magna Carta help establish some laws that we use today? How?
Now, let’s look at the beginning of the Renaissance and why it’s important for establishing the laws we have today
Station Activity:
Go to each of the 5 stations as a group and complete all of the handouts
One person from each group should volunteer to read the introduction card out loud to their group and then the group should work together to complete the station
The 4 stations are:
Art and Architecture
Political
Intellectual and religious
Economic

5. The Renaissance and Parliament in England
While the Renaissance was starting in Europe, England had established a parliament (group of elected officials that makes laws)
Parliament becomes powerful in England and even King Henry VIII worked with them
Let’s take a closer look at King Henry VIII:
Did King Henry VIII follow the laws of Parliament?
Do you think King Henry VIII was a good ruler?
Watch the Documentary and Fill out the Provided Questionairre
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6. Parliament and the English Civil War
Parliament develops out of the 25 barons that are meant to council the King.
Parliament in England gains strength during the 100 years war
Even during Henry VIII, Parliament was consulted on issues – giving them more power (checks on power)
In the early 1600s, King Charles began acting like an absolute monarch (with no checks on power)
A Civil War broke out between supporters of Charles and those that backed a strong Parliament
The common people supported parliament because they believed they could protect their rights.
Eventually, Charles is tried and condemned to death for being a tyrant and murderer

7. The Glorious Revolution
Did James II support the idea of Parliament?
Who did they bring in to protect the English people from their own King?
Why do you think a bloodless revolution was a good thing? Is that similar to how power shifts in a democracy?
In this new document, who had to approve of new laws and taxes?
What was this document called?

8. Annotate the English Bill of Rights and Complete Graphic Organizer
Use your IREAD strategy to annotate the English Bill of Rights
While you are reading, focus on the following questions:
What rights were given directly to the people?
What rights were given to Parliament?
How did these rights limit the power of the monarch (King/Queen)
How did this document protect the common people?
What aspects of this document are seen in current democratic documents?
What rights do you think should have been included in a Bill of Rights?
Complete the Bill of Rights section of your graphic organizer when you are finished reading.
When you have finished filling out your graphic organizer, complete the Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights.
Lastly, write a thesis statement that describes how these documents inspired current democratic documents like the US Bill of Rights and others.