English Revolution

English Revolution

noun
the events of 1688–89 by which James II was expelled and the sovereignty conferred on William and Mary.
Also called Bloodless Revolution, Glorious Revolution.
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english revolution

noun
the revolution against James II; there was little armed resistance to William and Mary in England although battles were fought in Scotland and Ireland (1688-1689) 
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