The Revolution Settlement: The Constitutional Dilemma (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Divine Right monarchy
Divine Right monarchy
Tory belief: God-given kingship & lawful succession
Consort
Consort
Spouse of ruling monarch without sovereign power
Contract theory (Whig view)
Contract theory (Whig view)
Monarch's authority from contract; can be deposed if broken
James II departure legally termed
James II departure legally termed
Abdicated, throne vacant
Joint sovereigns 1689
Joint sovereigns 1689
William and Mary
Bill of Rights: suspending power
Bill of Rights: suspending power
Made illegal
1690 customs duties voted for
1690 customs duties voted for
Four years only
Toleration Act granted to whom
Toleration Act granted to whom
Protestants who took oaths & rejected transubstantiation
Comprehension settlement proposal
Comprehension settlement proposal
Rejected; would have opened offices to all Protestants
Settlement character
Settlement character
Conservative; preserved ancient liberties, not radical