Democracy Develops in England

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Teacher PreparationTeacher PreparationCopy 1-per-student: Timeline Template/ Worksheet: Documents That Influenced Democracy

Copy 1-per-class: READING Documents That Influenced Democracy

ObjectiveStudents will be able to Students will be able to

List the principles of the List the principles of the Magna Carta Magna Carta (1215)(1215), , Petition of Right (1628) and the English Bill of the English Bill of Rights Rights (1689(1689) by completing a graphic organizer.

Pair Share

From where did we get our ideas to create the American political system of democracy we have today?

Which important documents have had the most influence on our government?

Important English DocumentsThe way our government works today can be

traced to important documents in history:

DEMOCRACY

A contract between thenobles and King John tolimit the monarch’spower and guaranteecertain individual rights

The Magna Carta1215

King John The Magna Carta

Film Clip: The Magna Carta

Gathering of knights, nobles, and leading citizens to vote on taxes and laws. Representatives of the people.

Creation of the Model Parliament

1295

House of Parliament

Law prevents rulers from imprisoning people without reason.(Law still applies in the U.S. today)

Habeas Corpus1679

Creation of a Constitutional Monarchy 1689

Government where Parliament and a written constitution limit what the monarch can do. (Ends absolute rule & divine right)

Film Clip: The Glorious Revolution of

England

English Bill of Rights1689

Stated the rights of people and the limits of the government (freedom of speech, collecting taxes, use military)

Ideas of the rights of the individual and the limits that should be placed on government helped to encourage the American and French Revolutions.

Activity: Important Documents That Influenced Democracy

Directions: Pairs - Read aloud the information about the Magna Carta, Petition of Right and the English Bill of Rights and complete the corresponding worksheet.

The Magna Carta 1215 A group of determined Barons forced King John to

sign the Magna Carta. Weary of King John’s military campaigns and heavy taxes, the barons were seeking protection against arbitrary acts by King John.

The Magna Carta included such fundamental rights as trial by jury and due process of law – protection against the wrongful taking of life, liberty, or property. This protection was originally meant for only the privileged classes, but overtime, all English people were protected. The Magna Carta also determined that the power of the monarch was not absolute.

Documents Influencing Early Government

Magna Carta: 1215

Barons vs. King John

Petition of Right: 1628

Parliament and Charles I

English Bill of Rights: 1688

Parliament and Will/Mary of Orange

Trial by jury for political critics

Can’t rule by force

No quartering of soldiers

Monarchs must obey law of land (Constitution)

Trial by jury

Due process of law

Later, All people, not just privileged protected

Power of monarch not absolute (limited by the Constitution and it’s Articles)

Fair Speedy Trial

Parliament approves changes to laws

Freedom from excessive bail

No cruel and unusual punishment

Free elections

Petition of Right:1628 The Magna Carta was respected by some monarchs and

ignored by others for 400 years. During this time, England’s Parliament, a representative body with power to make laws, slowly grew in influence. In 1628, when Charles I asked Parliament for more money in taxes, Parliament refused until he signed the Petition of Right.

The Petition of Right limited the king’s power by demanding that the king not imprison political critics without trial by jury; not declare martial law, or rule by the military, during peacetime; nor require people to shelter troops without the homeowner’s consent. The petition challenged the divine right of kings, declaring that they also follow law of the land.

Documents Influencing Early Government

Magna Carta: 1215

Barons vs. King John

Petition of Right: 1628

Parliament and Charles I

English Bill of Rights: 1688

Parliament and Will/Mary of Orange

Trial by jury for political critics

Can’t rule by force

No quartering of soldiers

Monarchs must obey law of land (Constitution)

Trial by jury

Due process of law

Later, All people, not just privileged protected

Power of monarch not absolute (limited by the Constitution and it’s Articles)

Fair Speedy Trial

Parliament approves changes to laws

Freedom from excessive bail

No cruel and unusual punishment

Free elections

The English Bill of Rights: 1688

In 1688, after years of revolt and turmoil, Parliament offered the crown to William and Mary of Orange during the Glorious Rebellion. To prevent William and Mary misusing their powers, Parliament, in 1689, drew up a Bill of Rights they had to agree to.

The English Bill of Rights prohibited a standing army in peacetime (except with Parliaments permission) and required that all elections be free. It also declared that laws could not be changed without consent of the parliament. Also included the right to a fair and speedy trial, freedom from excessive bail, and protection from cruel and unusual punishment.

Documents Influencing Early Government

Magna Carta: 1215

Barons vs. King John

Petition of Right: 1628

Parliament and Charles I

English Bill of Rights: 1688

Parliament and Will/Mary of Orange

Trial by jury for political critics

Can’t rule by force

No quartering of soldiers

Monarchs must obey law of land (Constitution)

Trial by jury

Due process of law

Later, All people, not just privileged protected

Power of monarch not absolute (limited by the Constitution and it’s Articles)

Fair Speedy Trial

Parliament approves changes to laws

Freedom from excessive bail

No cruel and unusual punishment

Free elections

Wrap-UpWrap-Up

What are the similarities of What are the similarities of these documents?these documents?

What are the differences?What are the differences?

What is similar between What is similar between these documents and the these documents and the American Constitution?American Constitution?