The Evolution of Democratic Ideals. The Glorious Revolution and American Revolution occurred in a different setting and time in history but they both revolved around the same idea
Jasmin Miranda
Ms.Benn
History 10A, Period 5
October 14th, 2012
The Evolution of Democratic Ideals
The Glorious Revolution and American Revolution occurred in a different setting and time in history but they both revolved around the same idea. In the English Civil War, the supporters of the King and supporters of Parliament were fighting against each other which brought tension and created the English Revolution. Parliament believed that the government should get its power only from the people it governs. King James II of England did not fulfill that belief; on the contrary, he did the opposite by becoming a tyrant. Parliament overthrew King James II and created the Glorious Revolution. Before and during the French and Indian War, North American settlers turned to unique forms of government and created their new identities as Americans. After the French and Indian War, Britain placed a larger tax on Americans without telling them beforehand and they created the Stamp Act. Over the years, Americans could not handle the taxes without representation which made them grow desire for rebellion. Although the Glorious and American Revolution were two events that were entirely different, they both revolved around the idea that the government existed to protect citizens who had certain unalienable rights. Throughout modern history, documents such as the Magna Carta, U.S Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independent had an impact on our society extending democratic ideals of self-government which were the rule of law, limited government, due process of law, individual liberty, and the consent of the governed. All three documents extended democratic ideals; however, each document differed greatly. The Magna Carta established principles of the rule of law, limited government, and due process of law whereas the U.S Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence focused of individual liberty.