Interactive Timeline and Gallery: Triumph of Parliament in England

This product is a Google form and doc linked to an interactive timeline on the causes and effects of the English Civil War and Glorious Revolution and an interactive gallery on the English Bill of Rights.

Beginning in 1603, the English monarchy struggled with Parliament for power, putting the country on the road toward civil war. By the end of the war, England had a Commonwealth, instead of a king. After the Glorious Revolution, there was once more a king on the throne of England, but the process of government had been forever changed.

In 1689, the English Parliament passed a law called “An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Setting the Succession of the Crown.” This document became the English Bill of Rights and forever changed the relationship of the English monarchy and Parliament.  

Students will analyze the gallery and timeline, then complete the 8 reading comprehension questions and 2 grids on the form. Then, students will answer the 2 short answer questions on the doc. This activity has worked very well in pairs. This is an enrichment activity. 

Students can select an image on the interactive timeline to learn more about the causes and effects of the English Civil War and Glorious Revolution.

• Stuart King Charles I Rules: 1625-1649
• The English Commonwealth Period: 1649-1660
• The English Civil War Rages: 1642-1649
• Glorious Revolution Assures Parliament’s Power: 1688

Students can select each image on the interactive gallery to learn more about some of the rights gained through the historic English Bill of Rights.

• Government through Parliament
• Freedom of Speech
• Habeas Corpus and Punishment
• Trial by Jury
• Power of the Purse

This product is editable and option orders are shuffled.

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