Key Events of the Glorious Revolution

The video explores the religious and political turmoil in England from King Henry VIII's break with Catholicism to the Glorious Revolution. It highlights the reigns of Charles II and James II, focusing on their religious policies and the resulting conflicts. The Glorious Revolution is detailed, emphasizing its bloodless nature and its role in establishing parliamentary supremacy over the monarchy, culminating in the English Bill of Rights and the Act of Settlement.

What major religious shift did King Henry VIII initiate in 1534?

• He converted to Islam.

• He abolished all religious institutions.

• He established the Protestant Church of England.

• He declared England a Catholic nation.

What was a significant factor in Charles I's downfall?

• His support for Protestantism.

• His tolerance towards Catholicism.

• His alliance with France.

• His economic policies.

Why was James II initially supported by Parliament despite his Catholic faith?

• He promised to convert to Protestantism.

• England wanted to avoid further civil wars.

• He had no children to succeed him.

• He was a popular military leader.

What was the outcome of the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion against James II?

• He was executed for treason.

• He successfully became king.

• He was exiled to France.

• He was pardoned by James II.

What event triggered Parliament to invite William and Mary to invade England?

• A successful rebellion in Scotland.

• The birth of James II's Catholic son.

• James II's conversion to Catholicism.

• The death of Charles II.

What was a key feature of the Glorious Revolution?

• It resulted in a Catholic monarchy.

• It was a violent overthrow of the monarchy.

• It led to the dissolution of Parliament.

• It was a bloodless revolution in England.

What did the English Bill of Rights of 1689 achieve?

• It dissolved Parliament.

• It established a Catholic monarchy.

• It limited the powers of the monarchy.

• It abolished the monarchy.

What was the significance of the Act of Settlement of 1701?

• It established a new Parliament.

• It abolished the English monarchy.

• It set rules for succession to the throne.

• It allowed Catholics to wear the crown.

How did the Glorious Revolution affect the power dynamics in England?

• It led to a civil war.

• It strengthened the power of Parliament.

• It established a dictatorship.

• It increased the power of the monarchy.

What was the long-term impact of the Glorious Revolution on the British monarchy?

• The monarchy gained more power over Parliament.

• The monarchy was abolished.

• Monarchs became figureheads with limited power.

• Monarchs became absolute rulers.