1. England’s Glorious Revolution
How did England become a constitutional monarchy?

2. I. James II: Absolute Monarch
A. James II, Catholic, believed in “Divine Right”
B. James II begins displaying Catholic symbols & promoting Catholics in Govt
1. Parliament protests, James II dismisses Parliament
C. Members of Parliament convince Mary, James II’s daughter, to overthrow her father
1. Mary’s husband William of Orange, a Dutch prince, agrees to send his army
2. Instead of fighting, James II flees for France
D. 1688: The “bloodless” overthrow of James II is called the Glorious Revolution

3. II. The Constitutional Monarchy
A. 1689: William & Mary crowned co-rulers of England & Scotland
B. Parliament drafts English Bill of Rights:
1) Monarch cannot suspend Parliament or laws
2) “” can’t tax without Parliament’s consent
3) “” cannot interfere with free speech
4) Parliament’s consent needed for war
C. William & Mary agree  England is a Constitutional Monarchy!
III. Cabinet System
A. Cabinet: created to solve disputes between Monarch & Parliament
B. Prime Minister is elected, will lead both the Cabinet & Parliament
1710: England (which includes Wales) and Scotland combine their Parliaments to form the nation of Great Britain

4. Great Britain, 1700s