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

2. James II: Absolute Monarch James II was a Catholic & believed in “Divine Right” James’ only daughter Mary was Protestant James remarries to have a Catholic son James begins displaying Catholic symbols & promoting Catholics in Govt Parliament protests, James dismisses Parliament Several Members of Parliament approach Mary about overthrowing her father Mary’s husband William of Orange, a Dutch prince, agrees to send his army Instead of fighting, James II flees for France The “bloodless” overthrow of James II is called the Glorious Revolution

3. The Constitutional Monarchy William & Mary are crowned co-rulers of England & Scotland Parliament drafts English Bill of Rights: 1) Monarch cannot suspend Parliament 2) Monarch can’t tax without Parliament’s consent 3) Monarch cannot interfere with free speech 4) Need Parliament’s consent for war William & Mary agree, England is a Constitutional Monarchy Cabinet System Appointed Ministers make up a Cabinet that is created to solve disputes between Monarch & Parliament Prime Minister will lead both the Cabinet & Parliament 1710: England (which includes Wales) and Scotland combine their Parliaments to form the nation of Great Britain