How historians' views differ regarding the Glorious Revolution
I can describe how Whig and Revisionist interpretations of the Glorious Revolution differ.
How historians' views differ regarding the Glorious Revolution
I can describe how Whig and Revisionist interpretations of the Glorious Revolution differ.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Whig and revisionist historians have different interpretations of how revolutionary the Glorious Revolution was.
- Whigs focus on the passing of the Bill of Rights and the growth in power of Parliament at the expense of the monarchy.
- Some revisionists argue that little changed, others say it was a very significant event that caused profound change.
- Whig and revisionist historians focus on different aspects of the Glorious Revolution in order to make their case.
Common misconception
The past never changes.
Our understanding of the past changes frequently, which causes us to look at events in different ways. As such, how we view the past is constantly changing.
Keywords
Whig - in history, a term used to describe an historian who believes that societies make progress over time
Revisionist - a revisionist historian tries to look at historical events or developments in a new way
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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this type of historian tries to look at historical events in a new way
this type of historian believes that societies make progress over time
involving or causing a complete and dramatic change
a sovereign head of state, such as a king, queen or emperor