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Glorious Revolution

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Glorious Revolution in English history, the events of 1688-89 that resulted in the deposition of James II and the accession of William III and Mary II to the English throne. It is also called the Bloodless Revolution. The restoration of Charles II in 1660 was met with misgivings by many Englishmen who suspected the Stuarts of Roman Catholic and absolutist leanings. Charles II increased this distrust by not being responsive to Parliament, by his toleration of Catholic dissent, and by favoring alliances with Catholic powers in Europe. A parliamentary group, the Whigs , tried to ensure... Read more
Glorious Revolution in America
Glorious Revolution in America. Political principle...1689—the so‐called Glorious Revolution—reached America, it was welcomed...such rights by legislation. The Glorious Revolution in America laid bare two distinct... Read more
Glorious Revolution
Glorious Revolution. Title given to the revolution of 1688–9, which resulted in the ‘abdication...approval. It barred catholics from succeeding. In Scotland the Revolution went further. James was deposed. Bishops were abolished... Read more

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