What was the significance of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 in England?

Answer 1

The Glorious Revolution saw the official overthrow of absolute monarchy in England and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

King James II was trying to reverse many of the anti-Catholic laws and constitutional changes brought by his older brother Charles II. The English, associating Catholicism and Absolute Monarchy with despotism and tyranny invited William of Orange (married to James II's daughter Mary) to England, promising support if he overthrew James and took the crown in his stead.

William of Orange obliged them. James II was driven out, and William of Orange became William III of Great Britain, reigning jointly with his wife, who became Mary II of Great Britain. This final overthrow of absolute monarchy and the official establishment of a constitutional monarchy became known as the Glorious Revolution.

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Answer 2

It finally settled the fact that Parliament was more powerful than the monarch and that whoever that monarch might be, he or she would be no more than a figurehead. Also. despite the claim that 'England has not been invaded since 1066', it saw an invasion by a foreign ruler, William of Orange, and his army - altho' he knew he would be welcomed by the English. There could have been quite a war had James II not been such a gutless wonder - but, fortunate for us, he was.

Answer 3

It turned England into a Constitutional Monarchy,where,by agreement between Parliament and the monarch under the law,Parliament held the majority of political power rather than the monarch.

Answer 4

It ensured that the Protestant religion would be all powerful in England and no Catholic could ever sit on the throne again

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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