chapter 11 section 2 fill in the blank Flashcards
the reign of charles iI reflects england’s return to monarchy and is known as the ____
restoration
the ____, who believed that James had a hereditary right to rule, were one of the two political parties in Parliament
tories
the bloodless transfer of power that occurred when James II gave up the throne to William and Mary is known as the _______
glorious revolution
______ author of the book leviathan, believed that people acted from self interest and without regard for the rights or welfare of others.
thomas hobbes
the English philosopher_____ argued that the social contract only required people to give up some of their individual rights.
John Locke
the English ______ declared that parliament would choose who ruled England, gave the right of free speech for members of parliament and protected private citizens.
bill of rights
in 1700 parliament did not represent most of the people of england, and only landowning male gentry and wealthy merchants could vote for representatives to the house of _________
commons