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Unit 15: England in the Middle Ages

[dropcap type=”box”]I[/dropcap]In this unit, we see the beginnings of modern day government. King John’s signing of the Magna Carta, Simon de Montfort’s demands on King Henry III, and the beginnings of parliament all helped lay the groundwork for modern day representative government.

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Unit 15 [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School:[/flag]

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Unit Overview

Subjects Covered

Grammar, Literature, Competition, History

Time Period

Medieval – Renaissance

Grade Level

Middle School 6-8

Civilization

English and Frankish

Literature

The Arabian Nights Entertainment

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Unit Description

In this unit, we see the beginnings of modern day government. King John’s signing of the Magna Carta, Simon de Montfort’s demands on King Henry III, and the beginnings of parliament all helped lay the groundwork for modern day representative government.

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Leading Ideas and Biblical Principles

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• The diligence to “keeping faith” is a revelation of an individual’s character. These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates. — Zechariah 8:16

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Key Events, People, and Topics.

• King John
• The signing of the Magna Carta – 1215
• Great Council
• Henry III
• Simon de Montfort
• Prince Edward/King Edward I
• William Wallace
• Robert Bruce
• King Edward II
• The Rise of Parliament
• The House of Commons
• The House of Lords

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Unit 15 Resources: [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School[/flag]

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