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The English Bill of Rights created in 1689 granted individuals their personal freedoms and liberties as human beings. William and Mary’s claim to the throne relied upon their willingness to endorse the Bill of Rights proposed by the British Parliament. The Bill of Rights contained the following stipulations: prohibiting the sovereign power from levying taxes without Parliament’s previous consent, maintain no standing army during a time of peace, as well as other personal freedoms pertain to the freedom of speech. An additional clause added by the Protestant Parliament members was the forbiddance of a Catholic representative from the throne. The Bill of Rights solidified the Protestant’s new era of religious and political freedom.

"English Bill of Rights." 20 Apr 2009 .