Glorious Revolution

Question 1

What was the declaration of rights 1689

Answer 1

Listed the errors which James committed and asserted several traditional liberties of the people

Question 2

What was the Toleration act of 1689

Answer 2

Significant legislation passed by the parliament of England, granting religious freedom to non conformists

Question 3

What was the act of settlement ? 1701

Answer 3

Catholics and those married to catholics, were barred from succession of the throne and all future monarchs were required to be members of the Church of England. Ensured Protestant succession

Question 4

What was the Bill of rights ?

Answer 4

Document that limited the powers of the monarch. E.g monarch could not enforce taxes without parliaments permission

Question 5

What was the Triennial act

Answer 5

Legislation, of regular parliamentary sessions. Parliament to meet at least once every 3 years