Glorious Revolution Flashcards
(13 cards)
What was the Exclusion Crisis (1679-83)?
A series of attempts by Whigs to prevent James II, a Catholic, from succeeding his brother, Charles II, due to fears of Catholic rule.
Why did the Test Acts matter in James II’s reign?
They required officeholders to denounce Catholic beliefs. James II sought to repeal them to promote Catholics in government, alarming Protestants.
How did James II’s Declaration of Indulgence (1687) contribute to the Glorious Revolution?
It suspended penal laws against Catholics and Dissenters, creating fear of a Catholic takeover and increasing distrust in James II.
Why was the birth of James II’s Catholic son significant?
It created the fear of a permanent Catholic dynasty, sparking more opposition to James II’s reign.
What was the significance of the Petition of the Seven Bishops (1688)?
Anglican bishops, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, refused to support James II’s Declaration of Indulgence, leading to their arrest and trial, which increased public outrage.
What role did William of Orange play in the Glorious Revolution?
Invited by prominent English nobles, William landed in England with troops in November 1688 to oppose James II and protect Protestantism.
Why was James II’s attempted escape to France significant?
It symbolized his loss of power and was framed as an abdication, allowing Parliament to offer the crown to William and Mary.
What was the Bill of Rights (1689), and why was it important?
What was the concept of the ‘Crown-in-Parliament’?
What was the concept of the ‘Crown-in-Parliament’?
The idea that the monarchy’s authority was tied to parliamentary control, ensuring that the King ruled with the consent of Parliament.
How did the Glorious Revolution impact England’s political structure?
It ended the idea of absolute monarchy and reinforced parliamentary power, shaping the modern British constitutional monarchy.
Who were the Seven Bishops?
Anglican clergy, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, who opposed James II’s Declaration of Indulgence, were arrested but later acquitted, increasing public support for the revolution.
Who was James II, and what role did he play in the Glorious Revolution?
James II was the Catholic king whose attempts to promote Catholicism and his belief in absolute monarchy led to widespread opposition and eventually the Glorious Revolution.
What was the role of William of Orange in the revolution?
William of Orange, married to James II’s Protestant daughter Mary, invaded England in 1688, ultimately becoming king after James II’s abdication.
