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The joint rulers were William (of Orange) and Mary. As the daughter of James II, Mary gave legitimacy to what otherwise might have been viewed as an invasion of England by William who wanted control of England in search of allies for his wars with France and Spain.

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Was the glorious revolution a challenge against the english monarchy?

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 was not a challenge against the English monarchy but a challenge against a catholic monarch. The English people were protestant and did not want to suffer through anymore religious wars. James II's daughter Mary was protestant, however he took married a catholic woman who bore a catholic son. Therefore the English people invited Mary and her husband William of Orange to overthrow James II and take the English throne.


Who won the English revolution?

As a result of the glorious revolution, king William III of Orange-Nassau was crowned as William III of England, after Dutch fleet and army invaded England . This invasion was supported by some English parliamentarians, to overthrow king James II of England.


What was the problem with James II that led to the glorious revolution?

By the time James II died, the English had had enough of the Stuart family. They invited a German family to come and take over England, instead. By the time James II died, the English had had enough of the Stuart family. They invited a German family to come and take over England, instead.


What happened in the Glorious Revolution?

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 was the result of the birth of James II's catholic son. The English people were protestant and did not want a catholic ruler. Therefore they invited James II's protestant daughter, Mary and her husband William of Orange to raid England and overthrow James II. When James II heard about the army marching towards him, he fled to France with his wife and son. As a result no blood was spilled and the revolution was named the Glorious Revolution.


What happened as aresult of the glorious revolution?

As William of Orange and Queen Mary were invited to the English throne (1688) they promised to sign the Bill of Rights. It limited the monarchs' power and stated that no monarch could neglect the people's right to having a say in the government - that is, the monarch should rule with the consent of the people and together with the parliament. A constitutional or parliamentary monarchy was formed in which the monarch rules over but does not govern the country.

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Was the glorious revolution a challenge against the english monarchy?

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 was not a challenge against the English monarchy but a challenge against a catholic monarch. The English people were protestant and did not want to suffer through anymore religious wars. James II's daughter Mary was protestant, however he took married a catholic woman who bore a catholic son. Therefore the English people invited Mary and her husband William of Orange to overthrow James II and take the English throne.


What role did the glorious revolution and the English bill of rights play in establishing a constitutional monarchy in England?

The Glorious Revolution helped to establish a constitutional monarchy and a bill of rights because the English parliament and people knew they would not be able to establish a constitutional monarchy with James II. Therefore they invited William and Mary to overthrow James II on the condition they accept a constitutional monarchy.


Who won the English revolution?

As a result of the glorious revolution, king William III of Orange-Nassau was crowned as William III of England, after Dutch fleet and army invaded England . This invasion was supported by some English parliamentarians, to overthrow king James II of England.


What is 'You are invited to a party' when translated from English to French?

"You are invited to a party!" in English is Vous êtes invité à une fête! in French.


Who invited the game of football?

English people.


How do you say 'le invitan a una fiesta' in English?

You are invited to a party.


What was the problem with James II that led to the glorious revolution?

By the time James II died, the English had had enough of the Stuart family. They invited a German family to come and take over England, instead. By the time James II died, the English had had enough of the Stuart family. They invited a German family to come and take over England, instead.


What happened in the Glorious Revolution?

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 was the result of the birth of James II's catholic son. The English people were protestant and did not want a catholic ruler. Therefore they invited James II's protestant daughter, Mary and her husband William of Orange to raid England and overthrow James II. When James II heard about the army marching towards him, he fled to France with his wife and son. As a result no blood was spilled and the revolution was named the Glorious Revolution.


How do you translate the phrase 'you are invited' from English to Latin?

One Latin equivalent of the English phrase 'you are invited' is the following: invitaris. Another equivalent is as follows: invitamini. For the first invitation is issued to one person, and the second to more than one.


If an English girl marries an albanian are her parents invited to the wedding?

I would hope so!


What is the present perfect tense of invite?

The present perfect tense of invited is has invited or have invited.


What is the correct grammar for all staff is invited?

All staff are invited would be considered correct in English usage. American usage may be different.