The Glorious Revolution

Question 1

Impact of the Glorious revolution politically

Answer 1

Laid the foundation for modern democracy and limited government

Question 2

Glorious Revolution economic impact

Answer 2

Not only did government become financially solvent but gained access to unprecedented levels of funds (North and Weingast)

Question 3

North and Weingast

Answer 3

Following the Glorious Revolution, however, not only did the government become financially solvent, but it gained access to an unprecedented level of funds

Question 4

Glorious revolution connection to establishment of empire

Answer 4

Principles that underpinned the Glorious rev (Protestantism, liberty and trade) provided the ideological justification for British colonial ventures and expansion overseas

Question 5

Glorious Rev connection to restoration

Answer 5

Went from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy- Bill of Rights 1689 enshrined key principles of constitutional government