HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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limited the power of the English monarchy
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led to the exploration of Africa
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it strengthened the power of the pope
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settled religious conflicts
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Detailed explanation-1: -Many historians believe the Glorious Revolution was one of the most important events leading to Britain’s transformation from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy . After this event, the monarchy in England would never hold absolute power again.
Detailed explanation-2: -It was called “glorious” because it was completed mostly without bloodshed. Although the Glorious Revolution occurred in 1688, the seeds of this revolution began much earlier. Queen Elizabeth I of England reigned from 1558 to 1603.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Glorious Revolution is a term used to describe the peaceful way in which Parliament asserted its rights over the monarchy in 1688. This Factsheet begins with a chronology of the events that took place between 1685 and 1689 starting with the death of Charles II and culminating in the Bill of Rights in 1689.