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The fiscal revolution.
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Parliament agrees to put
government on sound
financial footing in
exchange for veto power.
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Evidence: lenders now
willing to supply funds.
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After 1688, government has
access to unprecedented
funds.
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Tenfold increase, 1688-
1697.
William III (ruled
1689-1702.
Mary II (ruled
1689-1694).