A revolution is when people forcibly overthrow a government or social order in favor of a new system.
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What was the Glorious Revolution?
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The Glorious revolution was when William of Orange took the throne from King James II in 1688. It broke a permanent realignment of power within the English constitution.
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Why and how did this happen?
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It occurred when Parliament joined with William III and his wife Mary to dispose James II of England because of the fear of his Catholicism.
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Who were the main people involved?
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William III, Mary ( Williams Wife), and King James the II (his daughter and wife as well)
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What was the Outcome?
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The English government changed from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. William of Orange and his wife Mary became King and Queen of England.
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