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The Magna Carta, WarThe Magna Carta, Warand Changes in the English and Changes in the English

GovernmentGovernment

Today we will learn about new changes in the English government. Changes that are still in practice today.

King John of EnglandKing John of England

• Unpopular, cruel

• Lost many wars (land in France)

• People tired of failures and increased taxes

• Excommunicated (expelled from the church) by the Pope

• King felt he could do what he pleased

• Nobles wanted the King to recognize their rights

• Wanted to limit King’s power

• 1215, forced King to sign the Magna Carta

• Magna Carta, which in Latin means the great charter

• document listing nobles rights and rules for kings

• Limited King’s power• Habeas corpus- no imprisonment

with out reason• Approval of new taxes• Trial by jury

Magna CartaMagna Carta

• The English found more ways to limit the kings power

• Created Parliament -a council of nobles who make laws and advise the king (still used today).

• Judges were chosen by the people instead of the king.

• Helped bring democracy to England.

• Democracy- rule by the people.

Effects Effects

• Foundations of modern democracy begin

• Gave more power to the people

• Has influence the U.S Constitution

–Fair trial

–Right to own property

English ParliamentEnglish Parliament• Divided into two branches

–House of Lords (inherited positions)

–House of Commons (Elected positions)

• Control money, taxes, pass laws

• Kings now needed parliament’s approval to spend, tax, pass new laws and even declare war

• Centuries later England would become a Representative government

–People elected to represent an area of England (a form of democracy)

• Try to include all levels of society

Video Clip: Brain popVideo Clip: Brain pop

• Magna Carta

The Hundreds Years’ WarThe Hundreds Years’ War• Series of wars lasting from

1337 to 1453

• Began when the king of France died without an heir (someone to take his place)

• The King of England Vs. Powerful French lord argued who would be King of France

• The French lord became king so the English king invaded France

Joan of ArcJoan of Arc• England was winning most

of the battles

• A French teenager, Joan of Arc helped lead the French troops into victory

• The English captured her and killed her, but the French still won in 1453

Effects of the War and DeathEffects of the War and Death• England’s Parliament power grew

–War was expensive

–The English kings lost power trying to negotiate (bargain) money for war

• The French king’s power grew

– King bonded with the nobles during the war and they continued to support him

• Deaths from plague, war, famine (starvation), damaged all of Europe.

• People began searching for an explanations and feudal structure began to crumble

• Even the Catholic Church lost influence over its people

• The Hundred Years War was a part of a series of events that shifted people's thinking

Video Clip: Joan of ArcVideo Clip: Joan of Arc

The Long Bow: Changed warfare.

•Used during the 100 years war proved a powerful weapon.

•It could penetrate a knight’s armor from far distances.

•English archers were effective against the French during the 100 Years War

Activity: Activity:

• Read King John

• PPT with notes

• Magna Carta activity HW (create your own Magna Carta)

• King John and the Magna Carta worksheet (TCI graphic organizer)

• Homework: Political and Social Change