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THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION OF 1688

THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION OF 1688. Parliament’s Grievances Against James II (1685-88). Use of Dispensing Powers Use of Suspending Powers Trial of the Seven Bishops Creation of the Court of Commissioners for Ecclesiastical Causes Maintenance of a Large Standing Army Packing of Parliament.

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THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION OF 1688

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  1. THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION OF 1688

  2. Parliament’s Grievances Against James II (1685-88) • Use of Dispensing Powers • Use of Suspending Powers • Trial of the Seven Bishops • Creation of the Court of Commissioners for Ecclesiastical Causes • Maintenance of a Large Standing Army • Packing of Parliament Coronation of James II

  3. New Historical View of the Revolution • Whig View • Recent Historical Interpretation James II

  4. Social Causes of the Revolution • Attack on Office Holders • Demeaned Status of Landed Classes • Perceived as a Social Revolutionary • Parallels with Cromwell • Both Social Revolutionaries • Both Sought Religious Toleration • Both Autocratic Military Leaders • Both Terrified Landed Classes Who Feared a Social Upheaval

  5. Interpreting the Revolution • Failure to Control the Gentry • Victory of the Gentry Over the Crown and Over a Strong Executive • Failure to Manage Commons by Manipulating Corporation Charters • Bill of Rights • Frequent and Free Elections • Legitimate Influence

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