Glorious Revolution

When was the Glorious Revolution?

1688-1701

Give a quick summary of the Glo Rev

APRIL 1687 —> James I issued a Declaration of Independence, suspending penal laws against Catholics and allowing for some religious toleration for dissenters. After 7 bishops refused to read another Declaration of Indulgence in MAY 1688, their acquittal after they were arrested was met with public rejoicing.

Seven leading political figures, terrified at the prospect of a Catholic heir after James’ wife became pregnant, sent an invitation to William of Orange to bring a force against James, who fled the country. It was decided by a Convention Parliament in JAN 1989 that William would rule jointly with his wife, a Protestant. William pushed for a Toleration Act passed in MAY 1869, granting many Protestant groups, but not Catholics, religious freedom.

James attempted to amass a force in Ireland in order to take back the throne, which led to him defeated by Williams army in 1690. 1694 —> parliament secured the passing of a Triennial Act, which ensured parliament would be called regularly. Bank of England created same year to finance W’s war with France, ended 3 years later. 1698 —> creation of civil list, giving Will a fixed financial allowance that could only be approved by parl. Parl able to scrutinise public spending in a way they had not been able to before.

ACT OF SETTLEMENT 1701 —> eliminated fears of a potential Catholic succession and ended divine right monarchy

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