Year 8 (1): How democratic has Britain been over time?
Overview
How Britain developed its political system overtime looking at different historical events such as the Magna Carta, English Civil War, Peterloo massacre, Britain's first Prime Minister, and votes for women. Studied through the lens of cause and consequence.
Suggested reading/resources:
- Death in Ten Minutes by Fern Riddell
Example Key Words
Democracy
System where citizens choose leaders and influence decisions through fair elections.
Autocracy
Government where one ruler holds absolute power without public choice or control.
Government
Group responsible for leading a country, making laws, and enforcing rules.
Constitution
A nation’s fundamental rules outlining powers, rights, and how government works.
Suffrage
The legal right to vote in political elections and decisions.
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