6. power- the glorious revolution

Question 1

What led to the Glorious Revolution?

Answer 1

The nobles lost faith in James II and invited William of Orange to invade England.

Question 2

Why was James II not well liked?

Answer 2

James II was not trusted by the people and faced a rebellion early in his reign.

Question 3

Who led the rebellion against James II?

Answer 3

The rebellion was led by Charles II’s illegitimate son, the Duke of Monmouth.

Question 4

What concerns did people have regarding James II’s family?

Answer 4

People were worried about the future of England when James’ Catholic wife gave birth to a son.

Question 5

What actions of James II made people think he favored Catholicism?

Answer 5

James II converted to Catholicism, gave government posts to Catholics, and passed pro-Catholic laws.

Question 6

What significant proclamation did James II make in 1686?

Answer 6

James proclaimed that Anglican ministers could not preach anti-Catholic sermons.

Question 7

Who was invited to take James II’s place?

Answer 7

Leading nobles asked James’ Protestant daughter, Mary, to rule with her husband William of Orange.

Question 8

What happened during the Glorious Revolution?

Answer 8

William and Mary’s forces landed in 1688, and James II fled to France, leading to William becoming King William III.

Question 9

How did the Glorious Revolution affect Scotland?

Answer 9

Scotland became more independent, with Scottish MPs gaining full control of the Church and the right to appoint chief ministers.

Question 10

What was the impact of James II fleeing to France?

Answer 10

The relationship between France and England worsened, as France supplied James with troops for an invasion.

Question 11

How did Ireland’s situation change after the Glorious Revolution?

Answer 11

Ireland was put under the control of Protestant landholders, as James II and the rebels had used it as a base.

Question 13

What did the Glorious Revolution bring for Protestants?

Answer 13

More freedom for Protestants and more restrictions on Catholics.

Question 14

What restrictions were placed on non-Anglicans after the Glorious Revolution?

Answer 14

There were some restrictions on non-Anglicans.

Question 15

What did the Bill of Rights decree regarding Catholics?

Answer 15

A Catholic could not become king or queen in England, Scotland, or Ireland.

Question 16

What was the Toleration Act of 1689?

Answer 16

It made it legal for Protestants to belong to Churches other than the Church of England.

Question 17

How did the Glorious Revolution limit the power of the monarchy?

Answer 17

The monarch could collect taxes but only for a four-year period.

Question 18

What did William and Mary have to agree to during their coronation?

Answer 18

They had to agree to a new constitution.

Question 19

What oath did William and Mary swear at their coronation?

Answer 19

They swore to rule England ‘according to the laws passed in Parliament.’

Question 20

What requirement was placed on Parliament after the Glorious Revolution?

Answer 20

Parliament had to meet at least once a year.

Question 21

What freedom was granted to MPs in Parliament?

Answer 21

MPs were given freedom of speech in Parliament.

Question 22

What restrictions did the Bill of Rights place on the monarchy?

Answer 22

The monarch could not keep a large army in peacetime or suspend laws.

Question 23

What important decisions was the monarch still responsible for?

Answer 23

Decisions such as whether or not the country should go to war.

Question 24

How was the position of monarch regarded after the Glorious Revolution?

Answer 24

It was still regarded with awe and reverence by the majority.

Question 25

What was the role of Parliament after 1688?

Answer 25

Parliament had an increased role in running the country.

Question 26

What war did William bring Britain into?

Answer 26

William brought Britain into his war with France, which continued for another 25 years.

Question 27

When was the Bank of England established?

Answer 27

The Bank of England was established in 1694.

Question 28

Why was the Bank of England established?

Answer 28

It was partly to provide loans to fund William's wars.

Question 29

How did William's need for funding affect his relationship with Parliament?

Answer 29

William began to work more closely with Parliament because he needed to fund his wars through taxes and needed Parliament's approval for this.

Question 30

What change occurred in Parliament's meeting frequency?

Answer 30

Parliament began to meet more regularly.

Question 31

What two groups developed within Parliament?

Answer 31

A clear division of MPs into two groups: Whigs and Tories.

Question 32

What significant political development occurred during this period?

Answer 32

This period saw the beginnings of parliamentary democracy with ministers responsible for much of the running of the country.

Question 33

What was the Act of Settlement and when was it passed?

Answer 33

Parliament passed the Act of Settlement in 1701, offering the crown to the Hanoverians.

Question 34

Who ascended to the throne after William's death?

Answer 34

When William died childless in 1702, the throne went to Mary's younger sister, Anne.

Question 35

What happened to Anne's children?

Answer 35

None of Anne's children survived, so the throne passed to the House of Hanover in 1714.

Question 36

What was the Act of Union and when was it enacted?

Answer 36

England and Scotland were united in 1707 by the Act of Union.

Question 37

Was the Act of Union supported by all Scots?

Answer 37

No, the Act of Union was not supported by all Scots.