The central purpose of the Glorious Revolution, which occurred in 1688 in England, was to dethrone King James II and replace him with William of Orange and his wife Mary II. The main issues revolved around James II's attempts to consolidate power, promote Catholicism, and disregard parliamentary authority. The revolution was largely bloodless, hence the term "glorious," and it resulted in the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. This event reaffirmed parliamentary supremacy, reduced royal authority, and was instrumental in laying the groundwork for modern democracy in Britain. It also greatly influenced political thought in Europe and the American colonies.