Glorious Revolution

Definition

The Glorious Revolution refers to the peaceful overthrow of King James II in 1688 by William III and Mary II. It marked a shift towards constitutional monarchy in England and led to important political changes such as increased parliamentary power.

Analogy

Imagine a game where players vote to change their leader peacefully instead of fighting. That's what happened during the Glorious Revolution - they replaced their king without any violence!

Related terms

Constitutional Monarchy: A form of government where a monarch serves as head of state within limits set by a constitution.

Bill of Rights (England): An act passed in 1689 that outlined specific rights and liberties granted to English citizens, further limiting royal authority.

Parliament: The legislative body responsible for making laws and representing citizens' interests in many democratic countries.