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William III
Definition: William III was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 to 1702, Dutch stadholder (1672-1702), and prince of Orange. Married to Mary, daughter of James II, he was asked by the opponents of James to invade England and was proclaimed joint monarch with Mary after James fled.
Significance: William III changed the rule of the monarchy in England forever. His choice to follow parliament unconditionally created an example that all Royals of England since have followed. He ended the absolute rule movement in England which created a parliamentary monarchy in England.
Significance: William III changed the rule of the monarchy in England forever. His choice to follow parliament unconditionally created an example that all Royals of England since have followed. He ended the absolute rule movement in England which created a parliamentary monarchy in England.
Dutch East Indies Company
Definition: The Dutch East Indies Company was a chartered company established in 1602, when the States-General of the Netherlands granted it a 21-year monopoly to carry out colonial activities in Asia.
Significance: The Dutch East Indies Company made the Netherlands an economic superpower during the 17th century. Its trading endeavors brought great wealth back to the Netherlands which made Netherlands, particularly Amsterdam, an economic center in Europe.
Significance: The Dutch East Indies Company made the Netherlands an economic superpower during the 17th century. Its trading endeavors brought great wealth back to the Netherlands which made Netherlands, particularly Amsterdam, an economic center in Europe.
Amsterdam Stock Exchange
Definition: The Amsterdam Stock Exchange is a stock exchange based in Amsterdam that was founded in 1602 and is considered the oldest stock exchange in history.
Significance: The Amsterdam Stock Exchange made Amsterdam and the Netherlands an economic central in Europe during the chaos filled 17th century.
Significance: The Amsterdam Stock Exchange made Amsterdam and the Netherlands an economic central in Europe during the chaos filled 17th century.
James I
Definition: James VI and I (19 June 1566 - 27 March 1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the English and Scottish crowns on 24 March 1603 until his death.
Significance: James I policies regarding absolutism led to increased tensions between him and parliament which eventually led to civil war during his sons reign which ended with the monarchy being abolished and his son being beheaded.
Significance: James I policies regarding absolutism led to increased tensions between him and parliament which eventually led to civil war during his sons reign which ended with the monarchy being abolished and his son being beheaded.
Pride's Purge
Definition: Pride's Purge was an event that took place in December 1648, during the Second English Civil War, when troops under the command of Colonel Thomas Pride forcibly removed from the Long Parliament all those who were not supporters of the Grandees in the New Model Army and the Independents.
Significance: Pride's Purge dealt with potential supporters of King Charles I which effectively ended the chance for his return to the throne which in turn meant the end of the English Civil War and the temporary abolishment of the English monarchy.
Significance: Pride's Purge dealt with potential supporters of King Charles I which effectively ended the chance for his return to the throne which in turn meant the end of the English Civil War and the temporary abolishment of the English monarchy.
Charles II
Definition: Charles II was the successor of Charles I, his father, who was disposed of in 1649 and shortly after the monarchy was abolished. In 1660, Parliament chose to restore the monarchy and invited Charles II to return to the throne as successor to his father.
Significance: Charles II brought back peace to England but he also had his conflict with Parliament and was the last monarch who advocated absolutism. Parliament had James I inherit the throne in his place which marked the end of the absolutism in England.
Significance: Charles II brought back peace to England but he also had his conflict with Parliament and was the last monarch who advocated absolutism. Parliament had James I inherit the throne in his place which marked the end of the absolutism in England.
Treaty of Dover
Definition: The Treaty of Dover, also known as the Secret Treaty of Dover, was a treaty between England and France signed at Dover on June 1 1670. It required France to assist England in the king's aim that it would rejoin the Roman Catholic Church and England to assist France in its war of conquest against the Dutch Republic.
Significance: The Treaty of Dover caused great distress in the English public. After going to war with the Netherlands, the King was forced to go to Parliament and ask for funds which was denied and he was forced to end the war with peace.
Significance: The Treaty of Dover caused great distress in the English public. After going to war with the Netherlands, the King was forced to go to Parliament and ask for funds which was denied and he was forced to end the war with peace.
James II
Definition: King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1685-1688). He was the last Stuart king to rule both England and Scotland; he was overthrown by his son-in-law William of Orange.
Significance: James II anti-protestant policies led to a direct conflict with parliament which chose to have him disposed of in favor of William and Mary. He was the last Catholic king of England.
Significance: James II anti-protestant policies led to a direct conflict with parliament which chose to have him disposed of in favor of William and Mary. He was the last Catholic king of England.
Glorious Revolution
Definition: The events of 1688-89 in England that resulted in the ousting of James II and the establishment of William III and Mary II as joint monarchs.
Significance: The Revolution was successful and led to a new house in England with the installment of William III and Mary II of the House of Orange - Nassau.
Significance: The Revolution was successful and led to a new house in England with the installment of William III and Mary II of the House of Orange - Nassau.
William and Mary
Definition: William and Mary were King and Queen of England after the glorious revolution. Mary's father, James II, was overthrown by her daughter and son in law, Mary and William.
Significance: Their reign marked an end to the chance of a return of England to Catholicism and the increased cooperation between Parliament and the monarchy led to a more democratic and free England. The English Bill of Rights, signed by William and Mary, inspired the future American Revolution which created the United States of America.
Significance: Their reign marked an end to the chance of a return of England to Catholicism and the increased cooperation between Parliament and the monarchy led to a more democratic and free England. The English Bill of Rights, signed by William and Mary, inspired the future American Revolution which created the United States of America.
Queen Anne
Definition: Anne (6 February 1665 - 1 August 1714) became Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland on 8 March 1702. On 1 May 1707, under the Acts of Union, two of her realms, the kingdoms of England and Scotland, united as a single sovereign state, the Kingdom of Great Britain. She continued to reign as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland until her death.
Significance: Queen Anne is significant because England and Scotland were united into one kingdom during her reign which created the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Significance: Queen Anne is significant because England and Scotland were united into one kingdom during her reign which created the Kingdom of Great Britain.
George I
Definition: George (28 May 1660 - 11 June 1727) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1 August 1714 until his death, and ruler of the Duchy and Electorate of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover) in the Holy Roman Empire from 1698.
Significance: George I reign marked the end of the powers of the monarchy and the introduction of a cabinet system which is how England is ruled today.
Significance: George I reign marked the end of the powers of the monarchy and the introduction of a cabinet system which is how England is ruled today.
George II
Definition: George II (9 November 1683 - 25 October 1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover) and Archtreasurer and Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 11 June 1727 (O.S.) until his death.
Significance: George II rule marked a peaceful time in England. However, Parliament constantly fought with George II and forced his mentor to resign and install their own chose of Prime Minster.
Significance: George II rule marked a peaceful time in England. However, Parliament constantly fought with George II and forced his mentor to resign and install their own chose of Prime Minster.
Louis XIV
Definition: Louis XIV (5 September 1638 - 1 September 1715), known as Louis the Great) or the Sun King was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who ruled as King of France and Navarre from 1643 until his death. His reign of 72 years and 110 days is the longest of monarchs of major countries in European history.
Significance: Louis XIV brought France back from a war-ravaged country to a European superpower. His system of government, absolutism, created an example to everybody in Europe and his magnificent projects such as the Palace of Versailles made people think of France as a rich and powerful nation.
Significance: Louis XIV brought France back from a war-ravaged country to a European superpower. His system of government, absolutism, created an example to everybody in Europe and his magnificent projects such as the Palace of Versailles made people think of France as a rich and powerful nation.
Peace of Westphalia
Definition: The Peace of Westphalia was a series of peace treaties signed between May and October 1648 in Osnabrück and Münster. These treaties ended the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) in the Holy Roman Empire, and the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) between Spain and the Dutch Republic, with Spain formally recognizing the independence of the Dutch Republic.
Significance: The Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Year War and ushered in a new era in Europe.
Significance: The Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Year War and ushered in a new era in Europe.