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Britain at Mid-Century
Lesson 4 ch 5.3
Main Idea- Britain’s island location, colonial possessions and powerful navy contributed to
its rise to world power.
Identify the influences that spurred Britain's
rise to global power Relate how the growth of constitutional govt
reflected conditions in politics and society Explain how George III reasserted royal power
Objectives
How did enlightenment impact despots and the arts?
Warm up
Rise to Global Power
Geography Outposts- N. America,
W. Indies, India
Success in War Treaty of Utrecht- Nova
Scotia & Newfoundland Monopolized slave trade 1763 Treaty of Paris-
ends French Indian War Large powerful Navy
Favorable Business Climate Fewer restrictions on trade
compared to Euro
Union w/Scotland Free trade, larger markets Scottish resentment at 1st
Ireland Fiercely resisted
Protestants Catholics forbidden to own
weapons, teach, marry non-Catholics
What influences spurred Britain’s rise to
global power?
T-P-S
Rise to Global Power
Map of the UK
Identify the key locations on the map
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Constitutional govt- govt
whose power is defined and limited by law Poly parties The cabinet Office of Prime Minister
Constitution consists of: Acts of Parliament Magna Carta Bill of Rights Unwritten traditions
Growth of Constitutional Govt
Growth of Constitutional Govt
Political Parties Tories- broad royal
powers Whigs- backed Glorious
Revolution Supports religious
toleration & parliament
Cabinet System Group created to help
George I Parliamentary advisors House of Commons
Prime Minister Head of the cabinet Leader of majority
Oligarchy- govt in which the ruling power
belongs to few Landowning Aristocrats- “natural” ruling class House of Lords- nobles House of Commons- Rich business leaders Middle Class-merchants, manufacturers;
controlled affairs in towns and cities
Politics and Society
George III Reasserts Royal power
1760; 60 year rein Personal Rule
In Parliament imposes taxes on American colonies
Lost American colonies
Cabinet Rule Restored Involved in war with
Napoleon Prime Minister
becomes real leader Click image for video
Create a diagram showing the relationship among the English crown, prime minister, cabinet, and Parliament during the reigns of George I and George II.
Activity
How did the growth of constitutional
government reflect conditions in politics and society?
Closure
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