settlement

• Who took the throne after the Glorious Revolution?

  William and Mary
• What did the Whigs want regarding William and Mary’s monarchy?

  Parliament's supremacy over the monarchy
• How did the Whigs view the monarchy of William and Mary?

  As a joint monarchy with equal rule
• What was the Whigs' main concern regarding the monarchy?

  The monarch must be accountable to Parliament
• What did the Tories believe about Mary’s role?

  She should be the sole monarch
• What was the Tories' preference regarding royal power?

  More power for the monarch
• What was the Tories' concern about William?

  His foreign background and military influence
• What threat did William make if he was not made King?

  To withdraw support and return to the Netherlands
• What did William demand regarding his role with Mary?

  Joint sovereignty with real power
• What was established to limit William and Mary’s power?

  Several conditions upon their accession
• What was the significance of joint sovereignty for William and Mary?

  Power constrained by Parliament’s will
• What did the Declaration of Rights emphasize?

  Parliamentary supremacy
• What could the monarch no longer do according to the Declaration of Rights?

  Suspended laws without Parliament’s approval
• What freedom did the Declaration of Rights guarantee for Parliament members?

  Freedom of speech without royal interference
• What religious restriction was reinforced by the Declaration of Rights?

  Protestantism as the monarchy's religion
• What individual rights were protected by the Declaration of Rights?

  Right to petition and fair trials
• What did the Bill of Rights (1689) establish?

  Limits on the monarch’s powers
• What did the Act of Settlement (1701) secure?

  The Protestant succession to the throne
• What did the Toleration Act (1689) allow?

  Nonconformist Protestants to practice freely
• What was the financial settlement for William and Mary?

  A fixed annual allowance of £1.2 million
• What was the purpose of the Civil List established for William and Mary?

  To cover royal household expenses
• What did the financial settlement signify for Parliament?

  Gained power of the purse
• What was the long-term impact of the financial settlement?

  Reinforced Parliamentary supremacy in fiscal matters
• What was the situation in Scotland regarding William and Mary’s rule?

  Resistance from James II's supporters
• What happened at the Battle of Killiecrankie?

  James' forces defeated William's army
• What was the outcome of the Williamite army in Scotland?

  Eventually gained the upper hand
• What did William's actions in Scotland demonstrate?

  Willingness to use force for control
• What was the situation in Ireland regarding James II's support?

  Strong support from Irish Catholics
• What was the decisive battle in the Williamite War in Ireland?

  The Battle of the Boyne
• What did the Treaty of Limerick (1691) grant to Irish Catholics?

  Certain protections under the treaty
• What was William's attitude towards securing control of Ireland?

  Determined for political and religious reasons
• What did William's military actions in Ireland reflect?

  His commitment to Protestantism
• What does William and Mary's approach tell us about their accession?

  Securing Protestantism and suppressing threats
• What was the conclusion regarding William and Mary’s rule?

  Faced rebellion and conflict with military force
• What was the key reason for William and Mary's ascension to the throne?

  To prevent a Catholic restoration
• What did the financial settlement signify for the monarchy?

  Financially tied to Parliament
• What challenges did William and Mary face in securing their rule?

  Rebellion in Scotland and conflict in Ireland
• What does the military intervention in Scotland and Ireland indicate?

  Willingness to use force for control
• What was the significance of the Treaty of Union (1707)?

  United England and Scotland under one parliament
• What was the impact of the financial settlement on royal power?

  Reduced ability to act independently