The Restoration
Outline
Thesis statement: Although the Restoration marked the return of a British monarchy, it eventually led to many parliamentary advances which would change the political system of Great Britain.
I. Charles II
II. Glorious Revolution
A. James II
1. Wanted absolute power
2. Raised religious question again
3. Parliament waiting for his Protestant daughter
B. William and Mary
1. Accepted reduced power
2. Act of Settlement introduced
III. Parliament Victorious
A. The Last Stuart
B. New Order of Succession
C. Act of Union
D. The Hanovers
1. Reliance on the cabinet
2. Creation of the prime minister post
IV. Conclusion
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