WHAT WAS THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION? A bloodless revolution that forced the
king to rule in accordance with laws set out by Parliament
THE ROAD TO THE REVOLUTION
Background Most European nations were governed by
absolute rulers who believed their power came from God
THE ROAD TO THE REVOLUTION The Tudors (1485 – 1603)
Under the reign of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, England realized having the support of Parliament was important
Especially needed support in religious policies
Henry VIII asked the Pope to grant a divorce, but he refused
Henry VIII declared himself the head of the church of England & parliament agreed because they would be given the opportunity to buy church land that was seized
Officially established the Anglican Church of England
King Henry the Eighth,to six wives he was wedded.
One died, one survived,two divorced, two beheaded.
THE ROAD TO THE REVOLUTION
The Stuarts (1603 – 1714) Believed in the divine
right of kings Parliament passed the
Petition of Rights (1628) which said the king could not impose a tax without their consent
Charles I accepted at first, but realized it stripped his power. In retaliation he locked the doors on Parliament
Eleven Years’ Tyranny
THE ROAD TO THE REVOLUTION
The Stuarts and Civil War Tensions rose between
supporters of the king and supporters of Parliament
Oliver Cromwell was a military genius & convinced many that Charles I couldn’t be trusted and did away with anyone who disagreed
Charles I was executed Parliament abolished the monarchy
& was declared a Republic Cromwell thought it difficult to work
with Parliament & set up a military dictatorship
His son was unable to maintain this
THE ROAD TO THE REVOLUTION
The Restoration of Parliament Parliament restored the
Stuarts with Charles II who agreed to respect their powers even though he favored the Catholic church
Parliament tried to pass the Exclusion Bill
Bar James II if he professed Catholicism
Charles II dismissed Parliament because of this
James II, a devout Catholic, succeeded him
THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION
England decided they no longer wanted to be ruled by a king, especially a Catholic one English nobles asked Dutch
leader, William of Orange, who was married to James’ protestant daughter to take the throne
William and Mary raised an army
James II fled to France With little opposition and
almost no bloodshed
THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION
The throne for the Bill of Rights Created a system of
government based on laws and freely elected parliament
Parliament could: make laws, tax, consent to standing armies
Citizens could: bear arms, jury trials, free from excessive bail, fines & cruel punishments
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