The Age of Absolutism:The Age of Absolutism:Parliament triumphs in Parliament triumphs in

England.England. 11stst Question: In less than 100 years, Question: In less than 100 years,

England changed from a monarchy to a England changed from a monarchy to a commonwealth and back to a commonwealth and back to a monarchy. What central issue caused monarchy. What central issue caused this political upheaval?this political upheaval?

Answer:Answer: The central issue was whether the The central issue was whether the

monarch would have absolute power monarch would have absolute power OR would share power with Parliament.OR would share power with Parliament.

#2. What were TWO results #2. What were TWO results of the Glorious Revolution?of the Glorious Revolution?

The Bill of Rights: limited monarchy The Bill of Rights: limited monarchy & constitutional government& constitutional government

Political Parties: cabinet, prime Political Parties: cabinet, prime ministerminister

3. How did Constitutional 3. How did Constitutional governments evolve in England in governments evolve in England in

the 1700s?the 1700s? As Parliament’s power grew, As Parliament’s power grew,

elements including a Constitution, elements including a Constitution, political parties, a cabinet, and the political parties, a cabinet, and the office of prime minister evolved.office of prime minister evolved.

#4. Here and now – #4. Here and now – taking it to today:taking it to today:

Where in the world is there the Where in the world is there the most need for a “Glorious most need for a “Glorious

Revolution” and why?Revolution” and why? Where? - You decide. Watch the Where? - You decide. Watch the

news. Think about current events!news. Think about current events! Why? Explain your answer!!!!!!!Why? Explain your answer!!!!!!! I look forward to reading what you I look forward to reading what you

have to say!have to say!