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What prompted Parliament's fear of a Catholic monarchy in Britain?
What prompted Parliament's fear of a Catholic monarchy in Britain?
What was the significant outcome of the Glorious Revolution?
What was the significant outcome of the Glorious Revolution?
Who were the joint monarchs that took the throne during the Glorious Revolution?
Who were the joint monarchs that took the throne during the Glorious Revolution?
What was unusual about the Glorious Revolution compared to typical power transitions?
What was unusual about the Glorious Revolution compared to typical power transitions?
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What did Mary II and William III have to agree to in order to ascend the throne?
What did Mary II and William III have to agree to in order to ascend the throne?
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What was one of the reasons why many people were initially unconcerned about King James II's Catholicism?
What was one of the reasons why many people were initially unconcerned about King James II's Catholicism?
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What marked the Glorious Revolution as a notable event in British history?
What marked the Glorious Revolution as a notable event in British history?
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What significant agreement did Mary II and William III have to make to assume the throne?
What significant agreement did Mary II and William III have to make to assume the throne?
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Which statement is true regarding the transition of power during the Glorious Revolution?
Which statement is true regarding the transition of power during the Glorious Revolution?
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What was the name of King James II's son, whose birth intensified Parliament's concerns?
What was the name of King James II's son, whose birth intensified Parliament's concerns?
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What significant change occurred after the Glorious Revolution?
What significant change occurred after the Glorious Revolution?
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The Glorious Revolution involved significant fighting and bloodshed.
The Glorious Revolution involved significant fighting and bloodshed.
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Who were the joint monarchs that replaced King James II?
Who were the joint monarchs that replaced King James II?
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King James II's son born in 1688 was named __________.
King James II's son born in 1688 was named __________.
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Match the following events and outcomes with their descriptions:
Match the following events and outcomes with their descriptions:
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Who became the monarch after Queen Anne's death?
Who became the monarch after Queen Anne's death?
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Queen Anne had several children who survived into adulthood.
Queen Anne had several children who survived into adulthood.
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What year was the Act of Union enacted?
What year was the Act of Union enacted?
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The Act of Settlement determined that the throne would pass to Anne's nearest __________ relative.
The Act of Settlement determined that the throne would pass to Anne's nearest __________ relative.
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Match the following terms to their definitions:
Match the following terms to their definitions:
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What was the role of the Act of Settlement in the succession of the British throne?
What was the role of the Act of Settlement in the succession of the British throne?
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Queen Anne was the last monarch of the House of Stuart.
Queen Anne was the last monarch of the House of Stuart.
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Who became King of Great Britain after the death of Queen Anne?
Who became King of Great Britain after the death of Queen Anne?
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The Act of Union created a united Parliament for __________, Wales, and Scotland.
The Act of Union created a united Parliament for __________, Wales, and Scotland.
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Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Glorious Revolution
- King James II, a Catholic, took the throne in 1685 after Charles II's death.
- James II favoured Catholics, passing laws in their favour.
- Many people weren't concerned, believing King James would die soon and his Protestant daughter, Mary, would inherit the throne.
- In 1688, James II's Catholic wife gave birth to a son, named James Francis.
- This event, among other Catholic policies, caused Parliament great concern, fearing a line of Catholic kings.
- Leading Protestants plotted to replace James II with his Protestant daughter Mary and her husband, William of Orange.
- In 1688, Protestants replaced James II with his daughter Mary and her husband, William of Orange, without warfare; this was known as the Glorious Revolution.
- To rule jointly, Mary II and William III agreed to the Bill of Rights.
- This was a turning point in British history, establishing Britain's constitutional monarchy.
- The plot included replacing James with his Protestant daughter, Mary, and her husband, William of Orange.
- William and Mary invaded Britain.
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Explore the key events surrounding the Glorious Revolution of 1688, where King James II was replaced by his daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange. Discover the impact of this bloodless transition on Britain's constitutional monarchy and the significance of the Bill of Rights. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in British history.
