England Restores and Replaces its Monarchs
England Restores and Replaces its Monarchs is a Grade 7 history skill from California myWorld Interactive, Chapter 10: Absolutism and Enlightenment. Students learn how the Restoration brought back the monarchy in 1660, and how Parliament later removed James II in the Glorious Revolution, establishing constitutional monarchy and the Bill of Rights.
Key Concepts
After Oliver Cromwell’s death, England grew tired of strict military rule. In 1660, Parliament invited the son of the executed king to rule, an event known as the Restoration . This brought the monarchy back, but the conflict over power was not over.
The next king, James II, angered Parliament by acting like an absolute monarch and promoting his Catholic faith. To avoid another civil war, Parliament invited James II’s Protestant daughter, Mary, and her husband, William of Orange, to take the throne.
Common Questions
What was the English Restoration?
The Restoration (1660) was when Parliament invited the son of executed King Charles I back to rule England. After years of military rule under Cromwell, England restored the monarchy, though the power struggle between king and Parliament continued.
What was the Glorious Revolution?
The Glorious Revolution (1688) was when Parliament removed King James II, who tried to rule as an absolute monarch, and replaced him with William and Mary, who agreed to constitutional limits on royal power.
What is England's Bill of Rights?
England's Bill of Rights (1689) was a document that limited royal power and guaranteed Parliament's authority over laws and taxes. It established that England would be governed as a constitutional monarchy.
What chapter in myWorld Interactive Grade 7 covers England's Restoration and Glorious Revolution?
Chapter 10: Absolutism and Enlightenment in California myWorld Interactive Grade 7 covers how England restored and replaced its monarchs.
Why is the Glorious Revolution significant in history?
The Glorious Revolution established England as a constitutional monarchy with power shared between the king and Parliament. The resulting Bill of Rights influenced later democratic documents, including the U.S. Constitution.