Rise of Democracy in England Review Questions

Which English monarch signed the Petition of Right?

Charles I

Petition of Right

Why was the Petition of Right important?

The Petition of Right limited the monarch’s power; an idea that directly contradicts the idea of absolute monarchy

What happened as a result of Charles I ignoring the Petition of Right?

The English Civil War

Who lost the English Civil War?

Charles I: He was executed.

Who became the new ruler of England after the English Civil War?

Oliver Cromwell

What type of government was Oliver Cromwell supposed to create?

Oliver Cromwell was supposed to create a democracy.

What type of government did Oliver Cromwell actually establish?

Oliver Cromwell created a dictatorship. He ruled as a dictator.

It’s like an absolute monarchy without the title of “King.”

I may not be king, but I want all the power!

Who restored the monarchy in England?

Charles IIOliver was worse than Charles! We want our

king back! Please come back! Okay

Which English monarch was asked to step down, because he was Catholic?

James IITories

What were the first two political parties in England?

Whigs and Tories

Whigs Support James II

Tories Oppose James II

James II forced to flee England

What was the “Glorious Revolution?”

The Glorious Revolution was the peaceful transfer of power from James II to William and Mary.

No need for guns, I’ll Just

leave.

What important document did William and Mary sign?

William and Mary signed the English Bill of Rights

English Bill of Rights

What type of government did William and Mary establish in England?

Constitutional Monarchy

A government that has a monarch, but the monarch’s power is limited by the Constitution (the law).

How much power does the English monarch have today?

None. The monarch is just a figure head.

I may not have any power, but at least I still get to wear my

crown and live in my castle.

What body of people make the laws in England?

The Parliament

Who is the head of state in England?

The Prime Minister

Gordon Brown David Cameron