Introduction
The Glorious Revolution, also called the Revolution of 1688, was the overthrow of King James II of England by Parliament. By the end of the Revolution William of Orange would be crowned king and Parliament would gain supremacy over the king. Though it was almost a bloodless revolution it would prove to be one of the most significant in English history.
Task
Your job is to dig into the Glorious Revolution and discover as much as your can!
Objective: By the end of the lesson, all students will be able to identify and explain the effect of the Glorious Revolution on the development of constitutional government and liberty in England, including the importance of the English Bill of Rights, by completing a written assessment (worksheet) with at least 84% accuracy
Process
1. Watch the documentary on the Glorious revolution from this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmAm5GVx5v8
2. Read the article on the Glorious revolution:
http://www.saburchill.com/history/chapters/chap4013.html
3. Complete the "Short Answer" section of the Worksheet
4. Read the article on the English Bill of Rights and its impact:
http://www.landofthebrave.info/bill-of-rights-1689.htm
4. Complete the "Open Response" section of your worksheet
5. Turn your worksheet in for a project grade
Evaluation
You will be evaluated via your worksheet. Short answer questions will count for 3 points each, the open response will be worth 6 point. These answers will be calculated using the standard 4 point scale rubric:
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have finished your search on the Glorious Revolution! Hopefully you now have a better understanding of and appreciation for the revolution and the English Bill of Rights. Please turn in your Worksheet!
