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feb 19, 1694 - Triennial Act

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- Elections for Parliament had to be held every three years
- Led to strong rivalry between Whigs and Tories
- Difficult for Crown to have a favoured party in Commons - William more reliant on support from MPs
- Replaced with septennial act in 1716

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Date:

feb 19, 1694
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~ 332 years ago