Glorious Revolution
Definition
The Glorious Revolution was a non-violent overthrow of King James II in 1688 by William of Orange and his wife Mary, who were invited by the English Parliament. This event marked the beginning of constitutional monarchy in England.
Analogy
Think of the Glorious Revolution like a peaceful school election where an unpopular student council president is replaced by more favored candidates without any fights or arguments.
Related terms
Constitutional Monarchy: A form of government where a king or queen acts as head of state within the parameters set out in a constitution, which limits their powers.
William of Orange: He was a Dutch prince who became King William III of England after the Glorious Revolution.
Bill of Rights (1689): An act that laid down limits on the powers of monarchs and set out the rights of Parliament, including freedom from taxation without representation.
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Study guides (5)
AP European History - 3.2 The English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution
AP European History - 3.5 The Dutch Golden Age
AP European History - 3.8 Comparison in the Age of Absolutism and Constitutionalism
AP European History - 5.1 Contextualizing 18th-Century States
AP European History - 5.3 Britain's Ascendency
Practice Questions (20+)
What happened in the Glorious Revolution?
What significant change did England go through because of the Glorious Revolution?
Who gently invaded England and assumed the throne during the Glorious Revolution?
What was the main outcome of the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution?
Who led the Glorious Revolution to establish a constitutional monarchy?
Which European country experienced a revolution in 1688 that resulted in the Glorious Revolution and a shift towards a constitutional monarchy?
Who was ousted from power after the Glorious Revolution?
Who was the ruling monarch of England during the Glorious Revolution?
Who ruled England after the Glorious Revolution of 1688?
How might history change if the Glorious Revolution in England (1688) had failed?
What is another name for The Glorious Revolution?
Who were overthrown during the Glorious Revolution?
Who replaced James II after he was overthrown in England's Glorious Revolution?
Who came to power as a result of the Glorious Revolution?
Who became the monarch of England following the Glorious Revolution in 1688?
Who were key figures involved in the Glorious Revolution?
What was King James II's strategy for dealing with Parliament that contributed to his downfall during the Glorious Revolution?
What aspect continued to influence England's foreign policy during both its civil war and following the Glorious revolution?
Among these aspects, which remained persistent in defining England's political landscape during the English Civil War and after the Glorious Revolution?
What common thread runs through England's Glorious Revolution and France's July Revolution of 1830?
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