nov 9, 1688 - Glorious Revolution

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revolt was not democratic revolution
Gave Parliament ruling power
Parliament represented rich people
most English people still did not have any say
constitutional monarchy with aristocratic political system
1688-1689 revolt called Glorious Revolution
name came because there was not a lot of blood shed
End of idea of divine right of monarchy
Mary/William get throne from parliament
Big deal!

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