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The Glorious Revolution

Bloodless revolution. The Glorious Revolution. A transfer of power. From the monarchy to Parliament. Power comes from the governed. English Bill of Rights is signed. Due process for imprisonment or seizure of property Freedom of speech No cruel punishment. The Glorious Revolution was.

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The Glorious Revolution

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  1. Bloodless revolution The Glorious Revolution A transfer of power From the monarchy to Parliament. Power comes from the governed. English Bill of Rights is signed. Due process for imprisonment or seizure of property Freedom of speech No cruel punishment

  2. The Glorious Revolution was a way to take power away from the monarch. done to avoid a religious civil war Accomplished without bloodshed This was the first time that a government was changed because of the governed. Abdicate To step down William and Mary-- Signed a Bill of rights. Monarchs would always be members of the protestant Church of England.

  3. Big Idea! New concept Consent of the governed http://youtu.be/LRd-apst-9E

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