History · KS3 Y8 · Early Modern (1509–1745)

The Glorious Revolution

The Glorious RevolutionFree0:37Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard

What you need to know

  • James II lost his throne during the revolution of 1688.
  • The settlement that followed strengthened Parliament’s position in relation to the monarchy.

In this clip

Runs 0:37, from 4:38 to 5:15 of the full video.

Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Trusted source · passed. The creator's own upload, live and playable here.
  • On the map · not judged yet. A teacher watched it: it mainly teaches this map topic.
  • Spec-true · not judged yet. Accurate, and right for the current UK specification.
  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
  • Proven · not judged yet. Earned from our students: they learn from it, find it helpful and watch it to the end.
★ passed · ☆ pending · ✕ failed
Our students

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Our own students' answers. These are what move ★7 Proven.
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The execution chapter isolates a major challenge to royal authority.

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