Unit 5 atlantic revolution Flashcards
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What powers did the king not have
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- could not jail people without reason
- make taxes without parliament
- could not keep soldiers in other people’s homes to keep order
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Why did the english civil war start
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In 1603 after Queen Elizabeth death the Stuart Dynasty took over England
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Glorious revolution of 1688
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It was bloodless coup which led to overthrow King james II in 1688
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Glorious revolution and the American Colonies
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Led to rebellions in the colonies which can be seen as precursors in the American Revolution. The english bill of rights was followed after the U.S. bill of rights
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Glorious revolution in England
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It changed the role of the Kings from those of an obsolete monarchy to a constitutional monarch
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The glorious revolution and the American colonies
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Led to rebellion in the American colonies which were short lived
