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Glorious Revolution and Bill of Rights (1688-1689)
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In 1688, William of Orange was invited to take the throne and the Catholic king James II fled. This is called the Glorious Revolution. The Bill of Rights in 1689 limited the power of the monarch and increased the power of Parliament, creating a constitutional monarchy.
Memory tip: 1688 Glorious Revolution → 1689 Bill of Rights → Parliament gains power over the king.
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What did the Glorious Revolution of 1688 lead to?
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