EMERGENCE OF USA
POLITICAL EFFECTS OF THE REVOLUTION
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Charles II
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William of Orange
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James II
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Bothalamew III
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Detailed explanation-1: -After the birth of an heir to James in 1688, seven high-ranking members of Parliament invited William and Mary to England. William landed at Torbay in Devonshire with an army of 15, 000 men and advanced to London, meeting no opposition from James’ army, which had deserted the king.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Invitation to William was a letter sent by seven notable English nobles, later called “the Immortal Seven", to stadtholder William III, Prince of Orange, received by him on 30 June 1688 (Julian calendar, 10 July Gregorian calendar).
Detailed explanation-3: -In 1689 Parliament declared that James had abdicated by deserting his kingdom. William (reigned 1689-1702) and Mary (reigned 1689-94) were offered the throne as joint monarchs.