The story of power
In keeping with the Magna Carta, English rulers often called on the Great Council for advice. During the 1200s, this council evolved into Parliament, which later became England’s legislature. As Parliament acquired a larger role in government, it helped unify England.
In 1295, King Edward I summoned Parliament to approve money for his wars in France. “What touches all,” he declared, “should be approved by all.” He had representatives of the “common people” join with the lords and clergy. The “commons” included two knights from each county and representatives of the towns. Much later, this assembly became known as the Model Parliament because it set up the framework for England’s legislature.
In time, Parliament developed into a two-house body: the House of Lords with nobles and high clergy and the House of Commons with knights and middle-class citizens. Over the centuries, Parliament gained the crucial “power of the purse”: the right to approve any new taxes. With that power, Parliament could insist that the monarch meet its demands before voting for taxes. In this way, it could limit the power of the monarch.
In 1295, King Edward I summoned Parliament to approve money for his wars in France. “What touches all,” he declared, “should be approved by all.” He had representatives of the “common people” join with the lords and clergy. The “commons” included two knights from each county and representatives of the towns. Much later, this assembly became known as the Model Parliament because it set up the framework for England’s legislature.
In time, Parliament developed into a two-house body: the House of Lords with nobles and high clergy and the House of Commons with knights and middle-class citizens. Over the centuries, Parliament gained the crucial “power of the purse”: the right to approve any new taxes. With that power, Parliament could insist that the monarch meet its demands before voting for taxes. In this way, it could limit the power of the monarch.
Who started PARLIAMENT?
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Task: Enquiry - Who started Parliament?
Suspect 1: Simon de Montfort
Who was he and what did he do?
Describe his parliament - how was it different?
Suspect 2: Edward I
Who was he and what did he do?
Describe his parliament - how was it different?
Who do you think is responsible for starting parliament? Explain your answer.
Who was he and what did he do?
Describe his parliament - how was it different?
Suspect 2: Edward I
Who was he and what did he do?
Describe his parliament - how was it different?
Who do you think is responsible for starting parliament? Explain your answer.
HOw did Parliament develop?
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Task: Comprehension - expanding understanding
Read the text above and answer the following questions;
1. What were the main complaints of Henry III's Great Council?
2. What were the Provisions of Oxford? How did they limit the power of the King?
3. Create a timeline of the conflict between Henry III and his barons.
4. Draw a model of the structure of Parliament by 1300.
1. What were the main complaints of Henry III's Great Council?
2. What were the Provisions of Oxford? How did they limit the power of the King?
3. Create a timeline of the conflict between Henry III and his barons.
4. Draw a model of the structure of Parliament by 1300.
Conclusion: How did Parliament limit the power of the king?
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Task: Evaluation1. Explain how the power of parliament is increasing and the power of the King is decreasing across the Middle Ages.
2. Despite the growth in parliament the King still remained very powerful. Explain the reasons why the King remained very powerful - give full explanations. 3. Does the growth of parliament increase the importance of Magna Carta? Explain your answer. | ||||||
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