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A Level History Edexcel Exam
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How far did William III’s foreign policy limit his power in England?
It limited him quite a bit 'cos he needed Parliament’s money to fight France, so he had to call
them regularly. It stopped him from ruling like an absolute monarch and made him more
dependent on MPs.
Why was the Mutiny Act (1689) such a big deal?
It meant the army couldn’t exist without Parliament renewing it every year—basically put
soldiers under Parliament’s control, not just the king’s. Big shift in power.
Assess the impact of the Triennial Act (1694) on the relationship between monarch and
Parliament.
It forced William to call general elections every 3 years, which meant Parliament became
way more powerful and active—it couldn’t be ignored anymore.
Explain why William was accepted as king despite being foreign.
A lot of people were just fed up with James II and his Catholicism. William promised to
protect Protestantism, and Mary was James’s daughter, so it seemed kinda legit.
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What was the significance of the Bill of Rights (1689) in reducing royal power?
It set out stuff the king couldn’t do—like suspend laws or raise taxes without Parliament. It
wasn’t a full democracy yet, but it was a big step away from absolutism.
How far did the Glorious Revolution really change England’s constitution?
Not totally—it was more a shift in power than a brand-new system. The monarchy still
existed, but now it was more limited, and Parliament got more of a say.
Why did Tories struggle after the Revolution?
They’d supported James II, so when he was kicked out, a lot of them looked dodgy. Plus,
they were more into strong monarchy, which didn’t really fit the new vibe.
What was the role of the political nation in making the Revolution ‘glorious’?
The elite (nobles, MPs, etc.) invited William over—they didn’t want a peasant rebellion, just
a swap at the top. So the revolution stayed peaceful-ish and didn’t wreck society.
To what extent did religious tensions shape events after 1688?
Religion was massive—people feared a return to Catholic rule. William being Protestant
calmed things a bit, but debates over toleration and the Church carried on.
What was the main reason James II lost support so fast in 1688?
His son being born freaked people out—it meant a Catholic line would continue. Before that,
they hoped Mary (a Protestant) would take over. The baby changed everything.
A Level History Edexcel Exam
|Glorious Revolution| Questions and Answers|
Verified 100%
How far did William III’s foreign policy limit his power in England?
It limited him quite a bit 'cos he needed Parliament’s money to fight France, so he had to call
them regularly. It stopped him from ruling like an absolute monarch and made him more
dependent on MPs.
Why was the Mutiny Act (1689) such a big deal?
It meant the army couldn’t exist without Parliament renewing it every year—basically put
soldiers under Parliament’s control, not just the king’s. Big shift in power.
Assess the impact of the Triennial Act (1694) on the relationship between monarch and
Parliament.
It forced William to call general elections every 3 years, which meant Parliament became
way more powerful and active—it couldn’t be ignored anymore.
Explain why William was accepted as king despite being foreign.
A lot of people were just fed up with James II and his Catholicism. William promised to
protect Protestantism, and Mary was James’s daughter, so it seemed kinda legit.
, 2
What was the significance of the Bill of Rights (1689) in reducing royal power?
It set out stuff the king couldn’t do—like suspend laws or raise taxes without Parliament. It
wasn’t a full democracy yet, but it was a big step away from absolutism.
How far did the Glorious Revolution really change England’s constitution?
Not totally—it was more a shift in power than a brand-new system. The monarchy still
existed, but now it was more limited, and Parliament got more of a say.
Why did Tories struggle after the Revolution?
They’d supported James II, so when he was kicked out, a lot of them looked dodgy. Plus,
they were more into strong monarchy, which didn’t really fit the new vibe.
What was the role of the political nation in making the Revolution ‘glorious’?
The elite (nobles, MPs, etc.) invited William over—they didn’t want a peasant rebellion, just
a swap at the top. So the revolution stayed peaceful-ish and didn’t wreck society.
To what extent did religious tensions shape events after 1688?
Religion was massive—people feared a return to Catholic rule. William being Protestant
calmed things a bit, but debates over toleration and the Church carried on.
What was the main reason James II lost support so fast in 1688?
His son being born freaked people out—it meant a Catholic line would continue. Before that,
they hoped Mary (a Protestant) would take over. The baby changed everything.
