The Glorious Revolution

The Glorious Revolution occurred in 1688 when King James II of England was overthrown and replaced by William of Orange and his wife, Mary, who were invited by Parliament to take the throne. This event was significant because it established the supremacy of Parliament over the monarchy and marked the beginning of constitutional monarchy in England. It also reinforced Protestant rule by removing the Catholic King James II. The revolution was largely bloodless, hence the term "glorious," and it led to the creation of the Bill of Rights in 1689, shaping the future of British governance.