1. England’s Glorious Revolution
How did England become a constitutional monarchy?
William of Orange
Mary II

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

3. The Constitutional Monarchy
William & Mary are crowned co-rulers of England & Scotland
Parliament drafts the 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, limiting the monarchs power
As a result England became a Constitutional Monarchy
Agreed that Monarch & Parliament need mediator for disagreements
Cabinet system is created to link the Monarch & Parliament
Prime Minister will lead both the cabinet & Parliament
After 1710, England (which includes Wales) and Scotland combine their governments to form the nation of Great Britain

4. Bill of Rights Venn Diagram
England US
#3 No housing soldiers
#1 – Monarch can’t suspend Parliament
US 1, Eng 3-Separate Church/State
#4 Warrant needed to seize/search
#2 – Monarch not above the law
US 2, Eng 7-Right to bear arms
#4 Monarch can’t tax
#5 Due process
#5 Citizens can question monarch
#7 Civil jury trials
US 1, Eng 9-Free Speech
#6 Parliament & Monarch must agree to raise an army
#9 Can’t deny basic rights
US 6/8, Eng 10-Excessive bail/punishment
#10 States rule on what’s not covered
#8 Free election of Parliament

5. William of Orange Homework questions
Why did William gladly accept the offer to become King of England?
How did William stop advancing armies in the Netherlands?
Why did the English turn to William in their battle with James?
Why was William able to become the King of England?
How did William continue his crusade against Catholicism after he became king?