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The condition of Britain and its monarchy by 1702: the significance of the Act of Settlement; the balance of power between Crown and Parliament; the condition of the Church of England and non-conformism and Catholicism.
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The condition of Britain and its monarchy by 1702: the significance of the Act of Settlement; the balance of power between Crown and Parliament; the condition of the Church of England and non-conformism and Catholicism
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What was the significance of the Act of Settlement 1701?
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The Act of Settlement 1701 was significant because it established that only Protestant heirs could succeed to the throne, thereby ensuring a Protestant monarchy in Britain.
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- Glorious Revolution: The 1688 overthrow of King James II, leading to the establishment of William and Mary as co-monarchs.
- Bill of Rights 1689: An act that limited the powers of the monarchy and outlined the rights of Parliament and individuals.
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Confusing the Act of Settlement with the Bill of Rights: Remember that the Act of Settlement specifically addressed succession, while the Bill of Rights focused on limiting royal power.
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