English Revolution

American  

noun

1. the events of 1688–89 by which James II was expelled and the sovereignty conferred on William and Mary.

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Example Sentences

With his sentiment for anniversaries, he may have begun his work on November 4th, in honor of the English Revolution, whose centenary celebration he had witnessed three years before.

From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett by Conway, Moncure Daniel

The American War brought the whole question of government to an issue, and the struggle, which had seemed to end in the English Revolution of 1688, was fought out again across the Atlantic.

From A Short History of English Liberalism by Blease, Walter Lyon

The English Revolution of 1640 began in a defense of legal privileges and ended in a military despotism.

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848 by Various

The opposition of Amsterdam to an English Revolution of 1688. expedition, in the absence of danger from the side of France, was overcome.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various

The truth is that the English Revolution was at first a popular movement, having a clear majority of the property, intelligence and numbers of the people on its side.

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848 by Various