POLI 2052 : Poli 2052 Midterm 1
Document Summary
Divine right of kings: belief that kings acquired their ruling power from god and no one else. Henry viii: wanted to divorce/remarry (created anglican church, needed money (sold rcc land) Anglican church: similar to rcc, english/henrican reformation, calvinist perspective (predestination, hierarchy of bishops, retained rcc customs. Henry lost endorsement from pope, therefore, henry had to reinforce drk in order to keep powerful. Reformation led to many breakoff groups: separatists led to puritan group which founded mass, preferred more biblically accurate way of worship, calvinists. Elizabeth was able to fight financially beneficial war. James was a great negotiator, understood ruling limits. Framers are aware of all the issues plaguing england: aware of rights demanded by parliament. Oliver cromwell? something to do with english civil war: religious disputes create enormous problems, switch from monarchy to dem. republic is not easy. 1774: first continental congress was held: discussed negotiation tactics with british.
