Glorious revolution Flashcards
(11 cards)
(Parliament gaining power) Bill of rights
1689 sets out limits of power for Wlll and makes sure there is annual elections
(Parliament gaining power) 2nd Triennial act
significantly enhanced parliamentary power by holding annual parliamentary sessions and elections every three years. aimed to limit royal power and ensure regular parliamentary oversight. 1694
(Parliament gaining power) Parliament limits army to 10.000
In 1697, Parliament limited the size of the standing army to 10,000 men, marking a significant step in its assertion of power and control over the monarchy
(Parliament gaining power) Limits army to 7000
Even more control for parliament amd anti war policy 1698
(Parliament gaining power) Bill of resumption
Disbanding troops in ireland 1699
(Parliament gaining power) Act of settlement
The 1701 Act of Settlement established the Protestant succession to the English throne, preventing Catholics from inheriting the crown. It also reinforced the Bill of Rights
(Parliament gaining power) Civil list act
Limits money given to monarch to 700.000 1698
(End of anglican supremacy) Toleration act
Allows freedom of worship but not hold office 1689
(End of anglican supremacy) By ? theres 400.000 dissenters
1714