Discussion 5-3
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
I
Introduction
A. The authors of the text book have made a very specific point by placing this information between
chapter four and chapter six.
B. Chapter four covers the establishment of colonies and chapter 6 discusses the road to the revolution.
C. Chapter five is significant because the authors have a distinct purpose in mind. They want you, the
reader to take some time and grasp hold of this concept of what led these group of British citizens to
seek independence from their mother country. What happened to bring them to this point? What
was in their community DNA that would lead them to such a radical decision? That is why we see the
three sections of chapter five. Section 1 deals with the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening
which explains the mindset of the colonial people at the time. Section 2 talks about the Magna Carta,
the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights which establishes a precedent for the colonial
people. Then there is section 3, which explains the French and Indian War, the first attempt of the
colonists to unite and stand up to England.
D. It is important then that we understand how all this fits together.
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus
Discussion 5-3
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
E. Today we are going to talk about the Magna Carta, the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of
Rights and the importance of these “unalienable rights” that came with being an English citizen
F. This is important because, while on the one hand the colonists wanted their autonomy and ability to
operate under a self determinationism, they also wanted to maintain their rights as English citizens.
G. The colonist recognized that being an English citizen brought about a certain amount of international
power, since England was the world power at the time.
H. So what are these rights and how could the English people living under the rule of a King have any
type of rights as an individual?
I.
Also, since the colonists were so far away, since they wanted their autonomy, were their rights as an
English citizen compromised as compared to the people living in England.
J.
Since the colonist had experienced a new found freedom and a sense of self determinationism, were
they held to a different standard? If so, would this different standard be the catalyst which brought
about conflict between the colonial leadership and Parliament and would eventually lead the colonist
to declare independence.
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus
Discussion 5-3
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
II
The Magna Carta
A. The Magna Carta was signed in June 1215 between the barons Medieval England and King John. The
term 'Magna Carta' is Latin and means "Great Charter". The Magna Carta was one of the most important documents of Medieval England.
B. It was signed (by royal seal) between the feudal barons and King John at Runnymede near Windsor
Castle. The document was a series of written promises between the king and his subjects that he, the
king, would govern England and deal with its people according to the customs of feudal law. Magna
Carta was an attempt by the barons to stop a king - in this case John - abusing his power with the people of England suffering.
C. Why would a king - who was meant to be all powerful in his own country - agree to the demands of
the barons who were meant to be below him in authority?
D. England had for some years owned land in France. The barons had provided the king with both money
and men to defend this territory. Traditionally, the king had always consulted the barons before raising taxes (as they had to collect it) and demanding more men for military service (as they had to provide the men). This was all part of the Feudal System.
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus
Discussion 5-3
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
E. So long as English kings were militarily successful abroad, relations with the barons were good. But
John was not very successful in his military campaigns abroad. His constant demands for more money
and men angered the barons. By 1204, John had lost his land in northern France. In response to this,
John introduced high taxes without asking the barons. This was against feudal law and accepted custom.
F. John made mistakes in other areas as well. He angered the Roman Catholic Church. The pope, vexed
by John's behavior, banned all church services in England in 1207. Religion, and the fear of Hell, were
very important to the people including the barons. The Catholic Church taught the people that they
could only gain entrance to Heaven if the Catholic Church believed that they were good enough to get
there. How could they show their goodness and love of God if the churches were closed? Even worse
for John was the fact that the pope excommunicated him in 1209. This meant that John could never
get to Heaven until the pope withdrew the excommunication. Faced with this, John climbed down and
accepted the power of the Catholic Church, giving them many privileges in 1214.
G. 1214 was a disastrous year for John for another reason. Once again, he suffered military defeat in an
attempt to get back his territory in northern France. He returned to London demanding more money
from taxes. This time the barons were not willing to listen. They rebelled against his power. The bar-
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus
Discussion 5-3
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
ons captured London. However, they did not defeat John entirely and by the Spring of 1215, both
sides were willing to discuss matters. The result was the Magna Carta.
H. Magna Carta promised laws that were good and fair. It states that everyone shall have access to
courts and that costs and money should not be an issue if someone wanted to take a problem to the
law courts.
III
I.
It also states that no freeman will be imprisoned or punished without first going through the proper
legal system. In future years the word "freeman" was replaced by "no one" to include everybody.
J.
The last few sections deal with how the Magna Carta would be enforced in England. Twenty five barons were given the responsibility of making sure the king carried out what was stated in the Magna
Carta - the document clearly states that they could use force if they felt it was necessary. To give the
Magna Carta an impact, the royal seal of King John was put on it to show people that it had his royal
support. This is the largest red seal at the bottom of the Magna Carta above.
The Glorious Revolution
A. The 1688 Revolution, often referred to as the ‘Glorious Revolution of 1688’, ended the reign of James
II and ushered in the reign of William III and Mary II. The 1688 Revolution came at the end of a reign
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus
Discussion 5-3
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
when James II had made it all too clear that he wanted Roman Catholicism reinstalled as the country’s
religion. The chronic dislocation of the English Civil War was remembered by many people as was the
relative stability of the reign of Charles II. No one was willing to tolerate more years of uncertainty or
the possibility of the country being pushed once more into military conflict.
B. The policies of James II had caused much discontent in both Whig and Tory parties. As a result, leading politicians took it upon themselves to send an ‘Invitation’ to William of Orange inviting the
Protestant William to take the throne of the country – along with his wife Mary who was the daughter
of James II and granddaughter of Charles I.
C. William landed in Devon in November 1688. James fled to France on December 23rd and in January
1689, William called a parliament which passed the necessary legislation that the Revolution required
to be successful. The politicians behind the 1688 Revolution saw James II as being the one at fault for
destabilizing the constitution as it then stood. Led by Danby, they believed that they were merely taking society back to the time when the social status quo that they wanted existed and where the
Protestant faith was guaranteed.
D. The December 1688 the English Bill of Rights declared that James had abdicated and that the Crown
had legally passed to William and Mary and their heirs. The political unity shown in the removal of
James from the throne did not last long. Dissention regarding the modus operandi of the new monarch split the previously united group.
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus
Discussion 5-3
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
E. There were those who viewed Mary alone as the legal heir to the throne as she was from Stuart blood
– the daughter of James II and the granddaughter of Charles I. Despite the number of years that had
passed, there were still those who held Charles in high regard as a monarch (though not as an individual). The strict legitimists wanted William named as a regent only.
F. William, a respected Protestant leader from Holland, would not accept this and stated bluntly that he
would return to Holland unless he was given full regal powers. The prospect of a political vacuum was
not welcomed by anyone.
G. There were some Whigs, though few in number, who believed that the people of the country should
have the final say in who should be monarch.
H. The English Bill of Rights was blunt in one thing – it forbade the monarch from being a Catholic and
from marrying a Catholic.
I.
The English Bill of Rights also had a major political bent to it that handed a great deal of power to Parliament. Some historians view it as the start of constitutional monarchy.
J.
Prerogative courts such as the Ecclesiastical Commission were banned; taxation raised through anything else other than Parliament was banned; a standing army raised without Parliament’s consent was
banned; the prosecution of anyone petitioning the Crown was also banned. The Bill of Rights also stated that calls for a Parliament should be frequent and that there should be Parliamentary debates free
from outside interference
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus
Discussion 5-3
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
K. The March 1689 Mutiny Act gave the monarch the legal means to maintain army discipline but Parliament had to support this every six months at a time – though this was later increased to a year.
L. The Toleration Act (May 1689) did not introduce classic religious toleration but it did exempt Dissenters (except Catholics and Unitarians) from certain laws. To all intents the act allowed freedom of worship but not full citizenship as the Test and Corporation acts were still in force.
M. In December 1694, the Triennial Act ordered that no Parliament should exceed three years and that
no dissolution of Parliament should be longer than three years.
N. In December 1698, the Civil List was introduced. This provided the Crown with money to pay for its
existence - as well as financing extraordinary expenditure such as wars. As war became more and
more expensive as time progressed, the Crown came to rely more and more on Parliament for its financial survival.
O. In June 1701, the Act of Settlement was introduced. The English Bill of Rights had ensured that Anne
would be the rightful heir after William and Mary – along with her heirs. The Act of Settlement wanted to clarify what would happen if Anne left no heirs, as was the case. The act stated that the Sophia
of Hanover and her heirs would succeed Anne. The House of Hanover was Protestant and the act ensured that the Protestant faith would continue after Anne died.
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
Discussion 5-3
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
IV
The English Bill of Rights
A. It's long name was An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession
of the Crown In 1688, William and Mary became the new King and Queen of England through a peaceful revolution known as the Glorious Revolution. To prevent further abuse by the monarchy, Parliament
forced them to sign the English Bill of Rights. The Bill then guaranteed certain basic rights to prevent
abuses including the following:
1. Freedom from royal interference with the law. Though the sovereign remains the fount of justice, he or she can not unilaterally establish new courts or act as a judge.
2. Freedom from taxation by Royal Prerogative. The agreement of parliament became necessary
for the implementation of any new taxes. Freedom to petition the monarch.
3. Freedom from the standing army during a time of peace. The agreement of parliament became
necessary before the army could be moved against the populace when not at war.
4. Freedom for Protestants to bear arms for their own defense, as suitable to their class and as
allowed by law
5. Freedom to elect members of parliament without interference from the sovereign.
6. Freedom of speech and debates; or proceedings in Parliament ought not to be impeached or
questioned in any court or place out of Parliament.
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus
Discussion 5-3
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
A. Note that the English Bill of Rights began by listing the grievances of the nobles against the King. Similarly, the American colonists began the Declaration of Independence by listing their grievances against
King George. It was a predecessor of the United States Bill of Rights, the Canadian Charter of Rights
and Freedoms, the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights. For example, as with the Bill of Rights, the US constitution requires jury trials
and prohibits excessive bail and "cruel and unusual punishments."
B. Another point is the English Bill of Rights was Blackstone's Commentaries on the Law. Blackstone's law
book was the main textbook for law schools in America until 1920 and Jefferson incorporated it's reasoning into the Declaration of Independence, which many consider the preamble to the Constitution.
Our rights are given by God and this religious view drove the American Revolution.
V
English History and the Influence on America
A. What effect did the Glorious Revolution have on the American Colonies?
The Glorious Revolution had a significant effect on the American colonies. King James II had created as
many problems in the American colonies as he had for England. Under the rule of King James II the
colonists were under the direct control of the monarch. James II ruled as he saw fit and there was no
one to stop him:
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
Discussion 5-3
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
1. Over half the governments of the colonies were under the direct control of James II
2. James II refused to recognized the colonial charters that had been granted to the colonists
3. He did not allow American colonists any say over laws and taxes
4. As a staunch Catholic, James was attempting to replace Protestant institutions with Catholic
ones
5. The vast majority of Colonists were Protestants - Only 1.6% of the population were Catholics
6. The Protestants detested the Catholics and feared the bloody persecutions they had left behind in Europe.
A. The Glorious Revolution was greeted with great joy in England but the results of the Glorious Revolution was also seen as an example for the American colonists. The English had rebelled against the
monarchy so why shouldn't the American colonies? A precedent had been set. The effect of the Glorious Revolution on the American Colonies sewed the idea of revolution in the colonies and can be considered precursors to the American Revolution.
B. The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights are very important in the history of England that both
of them are significant to the development of England. They have similarities and differences. These
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus
Discussion 5-3
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
two document were put forward to limit the crown of the King. And both of them were signed by the
King who were forced to sign them.
C. During the American Revolution, Magna Carta served to inspire and justify action in liberty’s defense.
The colonists believed they were entitled to the same rights as Englishmen, rights guaranteed in
Magna Carta. They embedded those rights into the laws of their states and later into the Constitution
and Bill of Rights.
D. The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution ("no person shall . . . be deprived of life, liberty, or property,
without due process of law.") is a direct descendent of Magna Carta's guarantee of proceedings according to the "law of the land."
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus
Discussion 5-3
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus
Discussion 5-3
US History ~ Chapter 5 Topic Discussions
E Lundberg
Topic of Discussion – The Beginning of An American Identity
Chapter Information ~ Ch 5; 3 sections; 23 pages
The English Establish 13 Colonies (1585-1732)
Section 1 ~ Early American Culture
Section 2 ~ Roots of an American Democracy
Section 3 ~ The French and Indian War
Pages 126-135
Pages 66136-141
Pages 142-148
Key Ideas
The History of England has a direct impact on the
government of the United States.
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights set the
foundations for the United States Bill of Rights.
The Colonists had an understanding of what their
rights were.
Related Topics
The United States Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
Hammurabi’s Code
The Rule of Law
The Inalienable Rights of Humanity
Key Connections - 10 Major (Common) Themes
1. How cultures change through the blending of different ethnic groups.
2. Taking the land.
3. The individual versus the state.
4. The quest for equity - slavery and it’s end, women’s suffrage etc.
5. Sectionalism.
6. Immigration and Americanization.
7. The change in social class.
8. Technology developments and the environment.
9. Relations with other nations.
10. Historiography, how we know things.
Talking Points
Questions to Think About
How could the colonist still seek to be treated as Englishmen with full rights an still want their freedom from
England?
When did the colonists start to rely on the English Bill
of Rights to establish their freedom?
Supporting Materials
The Magna Carta by Barons
The Glorious Revolution: Britain's Fight for Liberty, by Vallance
1688, the First Modern Revolution by Pincus