The Glorious Revolution in England in 1688 led to the adoption of the Bill of Rights, a significant political document. This revolutionary period saw the overthrow of King James II in favor of William of Orange and Mary II. The Bill of Rights articulated critical limitations on the powers of the monarchy and reinforced the rights of Parliament, outlining civil liberties such as the freedom of speech and the right to petition. It established principles that would influence constitutional law in Britain and beyond, asserting that the monarchy could not govern without parliamentary consent, thereby laying the groundwork for a constitutional monarchy.