Glorious Revolution

Who was overthrown in the Glorious Revolution?

• Louis XIV

• Charles I

• James II

• William and Mary

Who ruled after the Glorious Revolution?

• Queen Mary

• James II

• King William

• William and Mary and Parliament

• Just Parliament

When did the Glorious Revolution take place?

• 1701-1705

• 1698-1704

• 1688

• 1492

What religion was King James II as king of England?

• Protestant

• Catholic

• Lutheran

• Baptist

Why was King James' religion a problem for the members of Parliament and the people of England?

• They feared the Pope would punish England

• They were afraid his Catholic son would begin a new Catholic dynasty in England

• They feared the Protestants in England would all flee to America

• They feared he would replace the members of Parliament with Protestants

What did James II do when William of Orange invaded England?

• Challenged William of Orange to a duel.

• Led the English Army in to the Great Battle of the Glorious Revolution against William of Orange

• Fled to France

• abdicated, and retired to Spain

Why was is called The Glorious Revolution?

• only soldiers died, not civilians.

• it was a political upheaval in which the ruling class is removed from power by the common people

• it was a bloodless transfer of power

• King James II was a bloodthirsty king who was quietly assassinated, without a war

How did the Glorious Revolution of 1688 ensure that the English rulers would be limited in power?

• They became a Constitutional Monarchy

• Parliament held all the power

• The monarchy became an elected position

• The king was forced to sign the Magna Carta

What was the name of the document that had to be accepted by William and Mary, that permanently created a constitutional monarchy in England?

• Petition of Right

• William and Mary's Constitution

• Declaration of Rights of Man

• English Bill of Rights

William of Orange and Mary were offered the throne of England to...

• improve relations with Holland. 
• prevent succession by a Catholic monarch.
• stop Parliament's rule. 

• restore the monarchy.