MW History Continuity over Time Essay
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Absolute Rulers of Britain
“Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights.” ~ Pauline R. Kezer. In the 16th century, rulers in Europe claimed divine rights. These rights were claimed and raised a league of absolute rulers and one of them was the monarchs of England. Certain customs remained constant from this age of absolute rulers. However, many events caused an explosion in Britain’s history. Wars, government, taxes, and entertainment are just a few of the foremost events that made up Great Britain’s history. Throughout England’s history, numerous changes occurred as well as the persistence of customs.
Throughout its vast history, Great Britain remained constant in many ways, even when there were major incidents. Continuities from the 1600’s still exist today. For example, a monarch still sits on the royal throne. In the 16th century, although there were many monarchies in Europe, the British monarchs did not have absolute power due to England’s system of government. The government system was Parliament. Founded by Edward I in 1295, Parliament has stood in place for an extended period of time. Edward’s Model Parliament grew into the House of Commons and House of Lords. In addition to limiting monarchs, the Magna Carta kept a major check. In 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta. This historic document contained certain principles that limited the power of the English monarch and gave more to the people and nobles. Thus, monarchs could not ordain absolute rule. Furthermore, the Magna Carta gave law and basic rights such as jury trials and habeas corpus. Parliament and the Magna Carta remain consistencies of English history and kept checks on the monarchs of England. Likewise, the Church of England remained a constant for a long time. In addition, the monarch is instantly named the head of the Anglican Church of England. Monarchs, Parliament, the Magna Carta, and the
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Absolute Rulers of Britain
“Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights.” ~ Pauline R. Kezer. In the 16th century, rulers in Europe claimed divine rights. These rights were claimed and raised a league of absolute rulers and one of them was the monarchs of England. Certain customs remained constant from this age of absolute rulers. However, many events caused an explosion in Britain’s history. Wars, government, taxes, and entertainment are just a few of the foremost events that made up Great Britain’s history. Throughout England’s history, numerous changes occurred as well as the persistence of customs.
Throughout its vast history, Great Britain remained constant in many ways, even when there were major incidents. Continuities from the 1600’s still exist today. For example, a monarch still sits on the royal throne. In the 16th century, although there were many monarchies in Europe, the British monarchs did not have absolute power due to England’s system of government. The government system was Parliament. Founded by Edward I in 1295, Parliament has stood in place for an extended period of time. Edward’s Model Parliament grew into the House of Commons and House of Lords. In addition to limiting monarchs, the Magna Carta kept a major check. In 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta. This historic document contained certain principles that limited the power of the English monarch and gave more to the people and nobles. Thus, monarchs could not ordain absolute rule. Furthermore, the Magna Carta gave law and basic rights such as jury trials and habeas corpus. Parliament and the Magna Carta remain consistencies of English history and kept checks on the monarchs of England. Likewise, the Church of England remained a constant for a long time. In addition, the monarch is instantly named the head of the Anglican Church of England. Monarchs, Parliament, the Magna Carta, and the