learning objective for this module: be able to:

explain the development of parliamentary and judicial resistance against Charles I
assess patriarchy and the divine right of kings, and the countervailing political theory of resistance
analyze the causes, course of events and results of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, also known as the British Civil Wars

to do for this module:

read the textbook, chapter 12: “Charles I and the Three Kingdoms,” pages 207–220

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The class is asynchronous (proceed at your own pace) until 1:30–2:45 PM, Wednesday, October 21: Zoom meeting: Class discussion of research topics (see Research Paper). No later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, October 21: Outline / précis (one page) and working bibliography (one page) of research paper are due.

After that, the next synchronous event is 1:30–2:45 PM, Wednesday, November 4: Zoom meeting: Class discussion of Fortescue. No later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, November 4: Book review of Fortescue due (see Book Review of Fortescue).

After that, the next synchronous event is 1:30–2:45 PM, Wednesday, November 18: Zoom meeting: Presentations on research papers (see Research Paper). No later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, November 18: Research paper due.

After that, the next synchronous event is no later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, December 16: Final Examination (see Review Sheet 2). As with all assignments, you are welcome to turn in the exam early.