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Glorious Revolution

1688

James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval.

A historical reconstruction of the succession negotiations and army bound for London at London, showing the setting of Glorious Revolution
Reconstruction note: This educational reconstruction is not a primary-source image of the event.
Period
1688
Kind
Revolution
Regions
Europe
Keywords
Glorious Revolution · London · early-modern · background · turning point · impact

Follow the story · Four stages

  1. Background

    Political, social, and commercial changes around London formed the setting: James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval.

    • In and around London, the setting took shape as James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval.
    • Core event: James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval.
    • Connection to the next stage: James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval. The change unfolded through decisions by rulers, institutions, and local communities.
    Historical reconstruction of Glorious Revolution's background: In and around London, the setting took shape as James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval.

  2. Course

    James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval. The choices of the participating powers and responses of local communities shaped the course.

    • James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval.
    • The change unfolded through decisions by rulers, institutions, and local communities.
    • Conditions behind the action: In and around London, the setting took shape as James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval.
    Historical reconstruction of Glorious Revolution's central action: James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval.

  3. Outcome

    As a result, Through the Bill of Rights and the development of parliamentary supremacy, it strongly influenced constitutional monarchy.

    • Through the Bill of Rights and the development of parliamentary supremacy, it strongly influenced constitutional monarchy.
    • Process producing the result: James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval. The change unfolded through decisions by rulers, institutions, and local communities.
    • Question carried forward: In the longer term, through the bill of rights and the development of parliamentary supremacy, it strongly influenced constitutional monarchy.
    Historical reconstruction of Glorious Revolution's immediate aftermath: Through the Bill of Rights and the development of parliamentary supremacy, it strongly influenced constitutional monarchy.

  4. Historical significance

    The significance of this event lies in the fact that through the bill of rights and the development of parliamentary supremacy, it strongly influenced constitutional monarchy.

    • In the longer term, through the bill of rights and the development of parliamentary supremacy, it strongly influenced constitutional monarchy.
    • Immediate consequence: Through the Bill of Rights and the development of parliamentary supremacy, it strongly influenced constitutional monarchy.
    • Historical turning point: James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval.
    Historical reconstruction of Glorious Revolution's long-term consequences: In the longer term, through the bill of rights and the development of parliamentary supremacy, it strongly influenced constitutional monarchy.

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  1. 1685

    James II inherits the crowns

    Historical reconstruction of “James II inherits the crowns” in Glorious Revolution

    James II inherits the crowns — In and around London, the setting took shape as James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval.

  2. 1688

    Political leaders invite William

    Historical reconstruction of “Political leaders invite William” in Glorious Revolution

    Political leaders invite William — James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval. The change unfolded through decisions by rulers, institutions, and local communities.

  3. 1688

    William lands and James flees

    Current event

    Historical reconstruction of “William lands and James flees” in Glorious Revolution

    William lands and James flees — James II was displaced in England, and William III and Mary II took the throne with parliamentary approval.

  4. 1689

    William and Mary accept the crown

    Historical reconstruction of “William and Mary accept the crown” in Glorious Revolution

    William and Mary accept the crown — Through the Bill of Rights and the development of parliamentary supremacy, it strongly influenced constitutional monarchy.

  5. 1701

    Act of Settlement fixes the succession

    Historical reconstruction of “Act of Settlement fixes the succession” in Glorious Revolution

    Act of Settlement fixes the succession — In the longer term, through the bill of rights and the development of parliamentary supremacy, it strongly influenced constitutional monarchy.

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