Terms 2: A coup where very few died in 1688. James II of England was overthrown by William of Orange. Whig politicians forced new King William and Queen Mary to accept the Declaration of Rights, creating a constitutional monarchy that enhanced the powers of the House of Commons at the expense of the crown.

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A coup where very few died in 1688. James II of England was overthrown by William of Orange. Whig politicians forced new King William and Queen Mary to accept the Declaration of Rights, creating a constitutional monarchy that enhanced the powers of the House of Commons at the expense of the crown.

Emily Pheifer · Accepted Answer

Glorious Revolution

Terms 2

A coup where very few died in 1688. James II of England was overthrown by William of Orange. Whig politicians forced new King William and Queen Mary to accept the Declaration of Rights, creating a constitutional monarchy that enhanced the powers of the House of Commons at the expense of the crown.

Glorious Revolution

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