Constitutional Monarch - Bill of Rights Flashcards
What and when was the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights, 1689, confirmed Parliament’s powers and limited the Monarch’s powers.
How often does a new Parliament need to be elected?
Every 5 years. Historically, this was 3 years or 7 years.
What happened in Scotland that led to the formation of Great Britain? When?
In 1707, William and Mary’s successor, Queen Anne, had no surviving children. This created uncertainty for the monarchy so The Act of Union (aka The Treaty of Scotland) was agreed. This treaty created Great Britain.
Who was Bonnie Prince Charlie?
Bonnie Prince Charlie (real name Chales Edward Stuart) was the grandson of James II. He attempted to take control of Scotland and put a Stuart king back on the thone, but he was defeated.
What was the Enlightenment?
The Enlightenment was a period in the 18th century when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed. One of the most important principles was that people have individual rights to political and religious beliefs.
What was the importance of the Industrial Revolution and the development of industry?
The Industrial Revolution took place in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries. The impacts were huge: people moved from the countryside, started working in mining and manufacturing and railways and shipbuilding developed. Manufacturing became the largest source of employment.
When was the slave trade abolished?
The slave trade was abolished throughout the British Empire in 1833.
When and how did the British empire grow around the world?
During the Victorian period (1837-1901), the British Empire grew to include Australia, India and parts of Africa with a population up to 400 million.
When and why did middle class people demand the right to vote?
In the 1800s, the middle classes were growing (as they now lived in cities with manufacturing jobs), and they started to demand more political power.
What was the Reform Act of 1832?
The Reform Act of 1832 greatly increased the number of people who could vote. It also allocated more parliamentary seats to towns and cities with larger populations. Voting rights were still based on property ownership, so many could not vote.
When were women given the right to vote in Britain?
1918, women age 30+ were given the right to vote. In 1928, women age 21+ were given the right to vote, the same age as men.
When and how did colonies gain independence from Britain? Why did the British agree?
By early 1900s, there were frequent conflicts in the colonies and this was a drain on British resources. By mid-1900s, many colony countries were granted independence.
