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English Revolution Overview
- The English Revolution was a tumultuous period with civil wars and attempts at republican government.
- Despite the restoration, it led to significant changes like the end of arbitrary royal taxation.
Glorious Revolution's Impact
- Permanent gains from the Revolution wouldn't be fully realised until the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
- This established a constitutional monarchy with a more powerful Parliament, birthing modern Britain.
Adams and Jefferson's Pilgrimage
- John Adams and Thomas Jefferson visited English Revolution battlefields, recognizing them as sites where freedom was fought for.
- Adams believed these grounds were sacred and deserved annual pilgrimages.