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Question 0

Glorious revolution

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Also called the Revolution of 1688, was the overthrow of King James II of England by a union of English Parliamentarians with the Dutch stadtholder William III of Orange-Nassau. A parliamentary group, the Whigs, tried to ensure a Protestant successor by excluding James, duke of York (later James II), from the throne, but they were unsuccessful.

Question 1

Manga Carta

Answer 1

This document was signed by King John on June 15,1215. The Magna Carta is also considered the Great Charter. The charter is considered to be the beginning of constitutional government in England. The Magna Carta demonstrated that the power of the king could be limited by a written grant.

Question 2

Great awakening

Answer 2

The Awakening brought notable changes to American society in such areas as church growth, missions, and education. First, there were signifi- cant increases in church membership. Increased missionary activity was another result of the Great Awakening.