GLORIOUS REVOLUTION:
The Glorious Revolution took place in England in 1688, much before the later Age of Revolutions.
It is called “Glorious” because it was bloodless — no war or violence occurred.
King James II of the Stuart dynasty lost the support of the people due to:
His harsh attitude towards citizens
Formation of an expensive standing army
Giving important positions to Roman Catholics in government, army, and universities
As a result, Parliament removed James II from the throne.
The crown was offered to his daughter Mary II and her husband William III (Prince of Orange).
This event replaced autocratic monarchy with a constitutional form of government, proving that Parliament had the power to change the monarch
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