chapter 11 section 2 Flashcards
Charles II was the son
of charles I
charles II nickname
merry monarch
The monarchy being restored to England is referred to as the
Restoration
the restoration reflected a
new rebirth of culture.
two political parties
tories
whigs
tories were supporters of the
Anglican Church.
Whigs were supporters of
strong parliament; opposed roman catholic Ruler
Brother to Charles II, Roman Catholic
James
1685
James Inherits the throne; absolute ruler
2 daughters of James
Mary
Anne
both of James’ daughters are
married
and
protestants
When James has a son there is a threat of what?
a line of Roman Catholic Monarchs
1688
Parliament invites Mary and her husband to replace James on the throne
William and Mary invade, James Flees
they become dual monarchs
Glorious Revolution/ Bloodless Revolution
Who wrote Leviathan
Thomas Hobbes
political philosophies, collection of theories on how to govern.
Leviathan
in Leviathan, people ________
choose their leaders
we give the leader enough power in exchange for safety and order
social contract
Leviathan
“natural World”
only the strong will survive
Leviathan
“natural rights”
life, liberty, the right to property
John Locke
if ruler broke or violated rights
he could be replaced
John Locke
two treatises on Govt.
individuals rights are superior
John Locke
Habeas Corpus Act happened when
1679
a court order
writ
Habeas Corpus Act
