Glorious revolution 1688-1702 Flashcards
Who takes over England?
Mary and William the Orange
Parliament makes them ___
what type?
Monarch
Constitutional Monarchy
no more___ of kings
divine rights
Bill of rights
rights that ultimately gave Parliament power over the monarchy
After this, what are people able to do?
Vote
who is voting restricted to only
rich white males
What kind of things can Palriament do
raise taxes
rights of gentry (upper class) and aristocracy protected
What is constiutionalist monarchy Influenced by
John locke
what did john locke believe in
government is obligated to serve the people, by protecting life, liberty, and property.
limiting power of the government.
Bilateral contract (King and parliament)
agreement between two parties in which each side agrees to fulfill his or her side of the bargain.
what are the different stages of England’s governemtn
Went from
absoloute monarchy –> military dict. –> Constitutional Monarchy
In 1688, people couldnt be ___ and king and queen has to be ___
catholics, anglican
When William and Mary dies who takes over?
Queen Anne (1702-14)
What happened to her children
she had 16 children and none of them survived
problem?
when Anne dies, there is no heir
