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The ‘Glorious Revolution’: causes and nature; its consolidation in England, Scotland and Ireland.
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The establishment of constitutional monarchy, 1678–1702 (A-level only)
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The ‘Glorious Revolution’: causes and nature; its consolidation in England, Scotland and Ireland
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What was one of the main causes of the Glorious Revolution in 1688?
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The conflict over royal prerogative and parliamentary power was a significant cause of the Glorious Revolution.
Key terms
- Constitutional Monarchy: A form of government in which a monarch's powers are limited by a constitution or legislative body.
- Bill of Rights 1689: An act passed by Parliament that outlined specific rights of citizens and limitations on the powers of the monarchy.
Common trap
Confusing the Glorious Revolution with the English Civil War: The Glorious Revolution (1688) was a bloodless overthrow of James II, while the English Civil War (1642-1651) was a conflict between Parliamentarians and Royalists.
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