Glorious Revolution
By: Tess Unger
Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution was called "Glorious" because there was no bloodshed throughout the entire revolution. It was a fight between absolutism and democracy and eventually effected the whole world in some way. It was an argument between the King and Parliament, Catholicism and Protestantism. It all started in 1509 with Henry the eighth and his thirst for power.
The stuggle between Protestanism and Catholicism
Throughout the years, England went back and forth of both religions. Every single leader that came to power switched the official religion every time. (The people were probably really confused). Whatever religion was the official one, everyone who believed in the other religion was persecuted.
Important People During the Glorious Revolution
Oliver Cromwell
Oliver had died before the official revolution, but he had a major impact in the overall event. Oliver Cromwell fought with the democratic parliament against Charles the l. Once Charles was beheaded the parliament made him leader, but he didn't want to be called "King". He wanted to be called Lord Protector. He died in 1658, but left a legacy.
Charles the ll
After Oliver Cromwell's death, Charles the ll came into power in 1660. He persecuted the protestants and puritans to avenge the death of his father, Charles the l.
James the ll
James took over England after Charles and vowed to bring back Catholicism. He was one of the main reasons for the Glorious Revolution. James did not get along with parliament and began ignoring them. The parliament began planning to take action, but when they found out James' wife was pregnant with a son, they had to take immediate action.
William and Mary
William and Mary were invited into England to take the place of James the ll because he became another absolutist. James' army was huge, but he still failed because his army was turning on him. William and Mary came into power and became England's first joined monarch.
Henry the Eighth
His is not a major person in the Glorious Revolution, but he did begin the fight of the religions. He started absolutism when he wanted to divorce his wife, but the pope would not let him so instead he became the leader of the church. He also changed the official religion.
Mary (daughter of Henry)
Mary is another minor character, but she is a fighter. She did not agree with her father's religion so she left during his reign. Once his reign had ended, she returned and became queen. She changed the official religion and persecuted anyone else. She became known as Bloody Mary because of her harsh ways of persecution.
How did the Glorious Revolution affect the rest of the world?
The Glorious Revolution had affected the rest of the world in ways that is unbelievable. America had been impacted because once England decided to destroy absolutism, so did they. England came up with the English Bill of Rights in 1689 to never re-live the revolution.