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