WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the Glorious Revolution, William and Mary signed the ____, which forever limited the power of English kings and allowed Parliament to grow in power since they represented the people.
A
English Bill of Rights
B
Constitution
C
Declaration of Independence
D
Articles of Confederation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Bill of Rights 1689: An Act declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject, and settling the Succession of the Crown.

Detailed explanation-2: -The English Bill of Rights was an act signed into law in 1689 by William III and Mary II, who became co-rulers in England after the overthrow of King James II. The bill outlined specific constitutional and civil rights and ultimately gave Parliament power over the monarchy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Glorious Revolution, also called “The Revolution of 1688” and “The Bloodless Revolution, ‘’ took place from 1688 to 1689 in England. It involved the overthrow of the Catholic King James II, who was replaced by his Protestant daughter Mary and her Dutch husband, William of Orange.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Bill of Rights promulgated later that year, based on a Declaration of Rights accepted by William and Mary when they were crowned, prohibited Catholics or those married to Catholics from claiming the throne. Read more about the United Kingdom’s Parliament.

Detailed explanation-5: -It stipulated Parliament’s independence from the monarchy and protected certain of Parliament’s rights, such as the right to freedom of speech, the right to regular elections, and the right to petition the king.

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