The Bill of Rights and constitutional monarchy

History

James II's troubled early reign

The Glorious Revolution in Scotland and Ireland

The Whig interpretation of the Glorious Revolution

Revisionist interpretations of the Glorious Revolution

How historians' views differ regarding the Glorious Revolution

In this unit, pupils considered how monarchial power was challenged and limited in Britain. In 'How did Europe respond to the French Revolution?', pupils will extend their understanding of challenges to monarchy by studying the events of the French Revolution and European reactions to this event.

In 'The English Civil War: what can pamphlets tell us about 17th century politics?', pupils studied the tensions between Parliament and the monarch in the mid-17th century. In this unit, pupils will see how the Restoration failed to completely settle these tensions and explain the impact of the Glorious Revolution on the balance of power between the monarchy and Parliament. 

In this unit, pupils learn about the Glorious Revolution and the way in which different historians have viewed it. They learn about the causes of this important event before examining Whig and revisionist arguments about its nature.

The Glorious Revolution: how do historians' views of it differ?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which keyword describes a system in which the monarch must use their power in line with established laws?

Which keyword describes a meeting of Parliament without a summons from the monarch?

Complete the sentence: The stadtholder (head of state) of the Dutch Republic was concerned that England may form an alliance with Catholic {{}} against the Protestant Dutch.

On 30th June 1688, the ‘Invitation to William’ was sent by the Earl of Romney. Who was the William it was addressed to?

Which of the following did the 1688 Bill of Rights establish?

He was his uncle and Charles had no legitimate sons.

He was his brother and Charles had no legitimate children.

He was his brother-in-law and Charles had no legitimate daughters.

an assembly of people with authority to make laws for a country

an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader

person who believes in the faith & practices of the Church of England

Match the keywords to the correct definitions.

Complete the sentence: James II expanded the size of the {{}} and appointed Catholics to important positions without Parliament's agreement.

He successfully led the army during the Anglo-French Wars.

He successfully led the navy during the Anglo-Dutch Wars.

He organised a vaccine during the Great Plague.

He took charge of firefighting operations during the Great Fire of London.

Which of the following did James do which ensured a peaceful succession when he became king despite his religion?

James married his second wife, a Catholic Italian princess, Mary of Modena.

James agreed to the marriage of his daughter Mary to William of Orange.

Charles II died without fathering any legitimate children.

Put the following events in chronological order.

Complete the sentence: When Parliament objected to James' measures in November 1685, James dismissed Parliament and they {{}} met again during his reign.

The Bill of Rights and constitutional monarchy

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