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Thirteen Colonies: The Glorious Revolution

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The Glorious Revolution resulted in the removal of King James II from the English throne and in an increase in power for Parliament.

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Colonial Frontier: The French Fur Traders (1:40)

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From the archives of Discovery: Take a look at life in the American colonies before the Revolutionary War. Learn more about colonial life in this video.