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The Development of Nations
This includes the Rise of Parliamentary Democracy in England.
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History
9th Grade
03/16/2010

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William the Conqueror
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He was a French noble who was the next heir to the English throne. He fought Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings and won.
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Harold Godwinson
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He was the English heir to the throne. He fought William the Conqueror and lost.
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Henry II
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He was King William's grandson. He created the Jury System. The judges of the jury system had to report to the monarchy.
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Eleanor of Aquitane
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She was a French princess who married Henry II. They HATED each other. The land controlled by her family (the majority of France) was now under control of England.
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Richard I: The Lionheart
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He was the first son of Henry II. He was a hero of the Crusades, but he was gone most of his reign.
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John
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He was Henry II's second son and Richard's brother. He was a bad ruler: he raised taxes, stole land, and forced nobles to buy loans. Parliament forced him to sign the Magna Carta
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Henry VIII
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He had six wives. He broke from the Roman Catholic Churh and created the Anglican Church.
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Edward I: Longshanks
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He created the first Model Parliament. It was given the power to tax. He created to weaken the power of the nobles.
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Mary Tudor
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She was also known as Bloody Mary for killing innocent Protestants. She was Catholic. She married Philip I from Spain.
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Edward Tudor
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He was the first heir to the throne after Henry VIII died. He was unhealthy and weak.
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Elizabeth
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She created 30 years of peace in English. She never married, but played the marriage game, never saying yes or no to offers. She beats the Spanish Armada and kills Mary Stuart. She created moderate churches and joint-stock companies.
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Mary Stuart
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She was the cousin of Elizabeth who plots to kill Elizabeth. She was accused of treason and killed.
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James I
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He is the next heir to the throne after Elizabeth dies.
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Charles I
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He was the son of James I. He believed he was the divine right king and abused his power. His biggest mistake was sending guards to Parliament which was seen as an act of war.
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Oliver Cromwell
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He was a Puritan who believed Charles I was corrupting the church. He was the leader of the Roundheads in the Civil War and won. Eventually he became the leader of England and called himself Lord Protector. He created "No Fun" policies (no singing, dancing, gambling, ect.)
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Charles II
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He was the son of Charles II and asked by Parliament to come and rule England. This was called the Restoration.
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James II
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He was the other son of Charles II. He was extremely Catholic and was next in line after Charles II died.
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William Laud
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Charles I named him to be Archbishop of Cantebury.
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william and Mary
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They were crowned king and queen by Parliament after signing the English Bill of Rights.
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Anne
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James II's first wife. They had two girls, Mary and Anne.
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Louis IX: St. Louis (France)
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He was all for justice. He created Parlement which was the Supreme Court of France.
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Philip IV: The Fair (France)
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He was called 'The Fair' only because of his appearance. Nobles didn't have to pay for taxes, only the commoners. He killed Jews and priests for money. He created the Estates General.
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Joan of Arc (France)
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She was a woman who said she heard voices that told her to revolt against England during the Hundred Years War. She was captured during battle by the English and was declared a witch. She became a martyr for the French.
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Philip II of Spain: Most Catholic King
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He married Mary Tudor. After she died, he tried to get Elizabeth to marry him.
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Battle of Hastings
Definition
This was the battle fought by William the Conqueror vs. Harold Godwinson for the crown. William won.
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Hundred Years War
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This war lasted on and off for 116 years, French vs. English. It started because of disagreements with land.
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Spanish Armada
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They were the most powerful naval force in the world until beaten by England under the control of Elizabeth.
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English Civil War
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This war was Cavaliers (those who fought for the King) vs. Roundheads (controlled by Cromwell).
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Glorious Revolution
Definition
The Glorious Revolution happened when James II gave up the throne to William and Mary. They signed the English Bill of Rights.
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Magna Carta
Definition
This was forced to be signed by John because of Parliament.
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Model Parliament, 1295
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This was created by Edward I: Longshanks. Parliaments was given the power to tax.
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Parlement (France)
Definition
This is the French Supreme Court created by Louis IX.
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Estates General (France)
Definition
First Estate: Clergy
Second Estate: Nobles
Third Estate: Bourgeoisie
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Act of Supremacy and Uniformity
Definition
They were signed by Elizabeth and enforced the fact that there was only one church in England.
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Act of Habeas Corpus
Definition
This is the right to be seen by a judge after being arrested.
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Exclusion Act/Exclusion Crisis
Definition
After Charles II died, there was a question of who should become king even though James II was in line for the throne next. The Exclusion Act was proposed by radicals in Parliament that stated that only Anglicans can become monarch, preventing James II from becomming king. The act failed.
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Whigs/Tories
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The whigs supported the Exclusion Act. They had the minority.
The tories opposed the Exclusion Act. The had the majority.
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Cavaliers/Royalists
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They were nobles who fought on behalf of the monarchy or others who fought on behalf of King Charles I.
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Roundheads/Parliamentarians
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They included Puritans, commoners, and members of the House of Commons who fought with Cromwell.
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New Model Army
Definition
After two years of battling against Charles I, Cromwell was able to train his army. They were paid, trained, and professional.
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Divine Right
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If someone believed they were the divine right king, they believed that God MADE them king and therefore should be in sole power.
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Long Parliament/Rump Parliament
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When Cromwell was in power, he drove out those who disagreed with him in Parliament.
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Lord Protector
Definition
Cromwell was refered as this when he was in power.
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The Restoration
Definition
This period of time is when Charles II came to power when Cromwell dies. He agreed with Parliament to stay on their good sides.
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English Bill of Rights
Definition
This was signed by William and Mary.
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