What was the significance of the Glorious Revolution?

The Glorious Revolution was significant for a number of reasons. First, it established once and for all that the English monarchs were subject to the rule of law. After the removal of James II, the monarchs who replaced him, William of Orange and his wife Mary, had to accept a Bill of Rights which placed limits on their power while guaranteeing certain fundamental rights of Englishmen. These rights included due process protections, the right of petition, and other rights that would later be enshrined in the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The Revolution also established the power of Parliament. It was Parliament that offered the crown to William and Mary, and by accepting it, they recognized its powers in English government. Essentially, the Glorious Revolution established Great Britain as a constitutional monarchy. Over time, Parliament, particularly the House of Commons, would gain more and more authority.