The 'Glorious Revolution': causes and nature; consolidation in England, Scotland and Ireland
In 1688, leading English politicians invited the Dutch prince William of Orange to take the throne from the Catholic King James II. Parliament then set new legal limits on royal power.
Real World
William of Orange's 1688 invasion is comparable to a boardroom coup: the major shareholders (the nobility and bishops) formally invited a rival to replace an incumbent they considered a threat to their interests.
Exam Focus
Distinguish 'causes' from 'nature' — examiners expect you to address both the reasons it happened and how it unfolded.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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