英国国家概况 历史部分.docVIP

? Bill of Rights ? The famous document summarizes the constitutional practices advocated by Parliament in the Stuart Era, which approximates a written constitution, for it states the essential principles of parliamentary supremacy, control of money, and frequent, regular meetings of Parliament. ? 5. England in the 18th century: the age of reason ? (Hanoverian House ? 5.1 George I: emergence of the prime minister ? King’s absence-- one Cabinet member took the leading role—Robert Walpole ? 5.2 George II: also preferred Germany over England ? 5.3 George III(1760-1820: ? The loss of the American Colonies ? Act of Union with Ireland,1800 ? Reaction to the French Revolution ? --The Reign of Terror in which mob rule prevailed. PM Pitt prevented the French revolutionary spirit from spreading to England. ? --French Revolution and democratic government in England