Lesson 5 - The Glorious Revolution
Introduction
Charles II’s reign was one of peace. After Cromwell's Commonwealth. people were pleased to have the monarchy restored and King Charles II as the head of Parliament. Charles II was somewhat disinterested in politics and enjoyed the lifestyle of royalty. Problems arose when he could not father an heir to the throne with is wife (despite the fact that he had some 17 illegitimate children). Upon his death, with no heir to the throne, his brother James would become King. James was a Catholic. The people of Britain were unhappy with a Catholic King, so a Dutch prince and his wife (James II's daughter) were invited to stage a peaceful invasion of Britain in order to become King and Queen instead. This event was named the Glorious Revolution.
Activity 1
Complete a miniature family tree, in order to understand the troubles caused by Charles II having no legitimate children, and James II and his son being Catholics.
Activity 2
By reviewing all of the previous lessons, brainstorm ideas that could have formed the demands of Parliament’s in their Bill of Rights that William and Mary had to sign. Once this is done, complete your own Bill of Rights (minimum of 5 rights).
Charles II’s reign was one of peace. After Cromwell's Commonwealth. people were pleased to have the monarchy restored and King Charles II as the head of Parliament. Charles II was somewhat disinterested in politics and enjoyed the lifestyle of royalty. Problems arose when he could not father an heir to the throne with is wife (despite the fact that he had some 17 illegitimate children). Upon his death, with no heir to the throne, his brother James would become King. James was a Catholic. The people of Britain were unhappy with a Catholic King, so a Dutch prince and his wife (James II's daughter) were invited to stage a peaceful invasion of Britain in order to become King and Queen instead. This event was named the Glorious Revolution.
Activity 1
Complete a miniature family tree, in order to understand the troubles caused by Charles II having no legitimate children, and James II and his son being Catholics.
Activity 2
By reviewing all of the previous lessons, brainstorm ideas that could have formed the demands of Parliament’s in their Bill of Rights that William and Mary had to sign. Once this is done, complete your own Bill of Rights (minimum of 5 rights).
Core Knowledge
Key Vocabulary
Bill of Rights
Glorious Revolution
William and Mary
- James II was Charles II’s brother, and he became King in 1685. People disliked him because he was a Catholic , and he had a son who was also a Catholic.
- In 1688, the people of England forced James II to step down as King, and invited a different King from Holland to come and rule them instead. This was called the Glorious Revolution.
- When William III and Queen Mary became King and Queen, the Bill of Rights was written to ensure that no King or Queen could ever rule unfairly again.
Key Vocabulary
Bill of Rights
Glorious Revolution
William and Mary
Readings
Crossroads, pg. 46-48
Crossroads, pg. 46-48