Asked by Viviane Chow on May 07, 2024

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The Glorious Revolution was ultimately a failure in the eyes of the British aristocrats who had orchestrated it because the English monarchy was retained.

Glorious Revolution

A pivotal event in British history (1688) marking the overthrow of King James II and the establishment of William III and Mary II as co-rulers, leading to the constitutional monarchy.

British Aristocrats

Members of the highest social class in the United Kingdom, traditionally holding hereditary titles and often possessing considerable wealth and influence.

English Monarchy

A system of government in the United Kingdom and its predecessor states where a monarch (king or queen) is the head of state.

  • Investigate the effects of legislative measures following the Glorious Revolution on American colonial life.
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Bianca HaffnerMay 11, 2024
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The Glorious Revolution was considered a success by the British aristocrats because it established parliamentary supremacy and limited the power of the monarchy. However, it did not abolish the monarchy altogether, so it could be argued that it fell short of some people's expectations.