The Bill of Rights and constitutional monarchy

History

Pupils will be able to contexualise the declining influence of the monarchy through the establishment of the constitutional monarchy from the 1689 Bill of Rights. 

Pupils have an understanding of the tensions in Parliament and the constitution as a result of their prior study of the English Civil War 

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.

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.

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The Bill of Rights and constitutional monarchy

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.