THE CHANGING POWERS OF THE BRITISH MONARCHY UNTIL 1066

This unit aims to promote the understanding of the shift towards parliamentary democracy, the role of Parliament in running the country, and the role of the Monarch as Head of State.

Lessons illustrate key moments in the development of the British state including:
Monarchs since 1066
Royalty, power and religion
William the Conqueror – Absolute Power
John I
Establishment of a Parliament
Tudors take back power
Charles I
The Commonwealth of England
The threat of James II
Anne and political parties
Victoria – remaking the monarchy
The House of Windsor

Each lesson has power point slides and printable notes and worksheet activities. The activities are also on the power point slides so that students may respond directly, without the need to print.