Bill of Rights, 1689

Can I believe this document? What can I learn about society/people who created the document? How does the source relate to its historical context?

yes. It reflects a commitment to limited government, individual rights and liberties, parliamentary supremacy, limiting the monarchy, and the desire for stability and order. it is related to the historical context of the "Glorious Revolution"; which was where King James II was kicked to the curb due to concerns about his serious catholicism, his attempts to become the sole leader and disregard for other government institutions lie parliament.

Why do you think the writer chose to express him or herself in this way?

By framing their demands as a Bill of Rights, they gave their assertions a sense of legitimacy and authority they wanTed to make sure it was taken seriously and turned into law.

Who is the intended audience? Why was it written? What assumptions can be made about the source and author?

England. it was written to outline and assert the rights of parliament and the monarchy b/c they wanted to limit the monarchy. we can assume they definitely didn't like regal power and were pro-parliament sovereignty; also we can assume they were in support of Protestantism b/c of the rule about protestants bearing arms.

Who wrote the source? When was the source written? What type of document is it? What is the main storyline?

it was a collaborative effort of parliament. written in 1689. it's a constitutional document. a set of rules to protect the rights of everyone because they were unhappy with how King James II was ruling, so they decided to limit his power. After King James II was abdicated, they made William and Mary the new king and queen, and these rules helped make sure they couldn't do whatever they wanted.

What do you think is the lasting importance of the document you chose? Why is it important in the big picture that is Western History?

laid the foundation for constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy in England established the limited monarchy, This document influenced the development of democratic governance in other Western nations, like America, France, Canada. It set a precedent for the protection of individual rights and liberties against arbitrary government authority, which is a cornerstone of Western political philosophy.