The Glorious Revolution chapter 6 – Flashcards
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Where did William of Orange come from?
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William of Orange came to England from Holland.
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What happened in 1688?
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1688- The Glorious Revolution begins! It was the transfer of power from James II to William and Mary. It was called the glorious or bloodless revolution. It got that name because it involved no bloodshed.
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Who was chosen to rule by Parliament?
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William and Mary were chosen to rule by members of Parliament.
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Why was the Glorious Revolution important?
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The Glorious Revolution was an important step towards democracy.- It put limits on the power of the monarchy and gave important powers to Parliament.
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What did the Glorious Revolution lead to?
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The Glorious Revolution led directly to the English Bill of Rights.
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What happened in 1689?
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1689- The English Bill of Rights
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Why was the Bill of Rights important?
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This bill was one of the most important acts in the history of England. It put limits on the power of the Monarch.
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Make a timeline of events from 1558-1688.
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Timeline
1558-1603 Elizabeth rules England. Known as the Elizabeth age
1588- The Spanish Armada
1646- The English Civil War ended
1660- Restoration began
1688- Glorious Revolution
