Glorious Revolution Overview
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Glorious Revolution Overview

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What was the primary religion of the majority of the Irish population during the period discussed?

  • Anglican
  • Orthodox
  • Protestant
  • Roman Catholic (correct)

    • Anglo-Irish families primarily identified themselves as English and had no ties to Ireland.

    False

    What legal restrictions prevented Roman Catholics from owning land in Ireland?

    penal laws

    The Acts of Union 1800 resulted in the dissolution of the Irish Parliament and annexed Ireland into the _______.

    <p>United Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Anglo-Irish = Families of the Anglican Church who settled in Ireland Penal laws = Laws restricting rights of Roman Catholics Acts of Union 1800 = Legislation dissolving the Irish Parliament Absentee landlords = Landowners who reside outside of Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event did the birth of James Francis Edward on June 10, 1688, lead to?

    <p>Raising the prospect of a Catholic dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    James II ruled without Parliament after he suspended the Scottish and English Parliaments.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the key figures that replaced James II during the Glorious Revolution?

    <p>Mary II and William III of Orange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Glorious Revolution took place between _____ and _____ 1689.

    <p>November, May</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their descriptions:

    <p>Suspension of Parliaments = James II ruled without Parliamentary consent Birth of James Francis Edward = Raised concerns of a Catholic dynasty Landing of William at Torbay = Marked the beginning of the Glorious Revolution Joint monarchy establishment = Mary and William became monarchs in April 1689</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for James II's conflict with the Parliament?

    <p>His desire to repeal the anti-Catholic Test Acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Glorious Revolution was characterized by significant casualties.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which month and year did William and 14,000 men land in Torbay?

    <p>November 1688</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the stronger power in England during the period mentioned?

    <p>The Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    William III was solely responsible for governing England after Mary’s death.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main conflict of the Nine Years' War?

    <p>The conflict was mainly between France and William's alliance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The supporters of James II were known as __________.

    <p>Jacobites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following key figures/events with their descriptions:

    <p>William III = King of England who ruled after the Glorious Revolution Mary = Co-regent with William who died in 1694 Louis XIV = Powerful ruler of France during the Nine Years' War Act of Settlement = Legislation allowing Protestant succession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Act of Settlement ensure?

    <p>Protestant succession in the monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Nine Years' War had a conclusive outcome that ended all conflicts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland granted privileges to __________ landowners.

    <p>Protestant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Glorious Revolution

    • James II, despite being Catholic, became king of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1685 due to fears of civil war.
    • The birth of his son in 1688, James Francis Edward, threatened the Protestant succession.
    • Suspending the Scottish and English Parliaments for rejecting anti-Catholic laws led to the Glorious Revolution.
    • The Glorious Revolution replaced James II with his daughter Mary and her husband William III of Orange.
    • William III, as a Protestant, gained English support, while James II went into exile in France.
    • The Parliament declared William and Mary joint monarchs in 1689.
    • The Revolution strengthened the parliament's power at the expense of the king.
    • William III focused on foreign affairs, leaving Mary to govern until her death in 1694.
    • William III, lacking children, died in 1700, leading to concerns about the Protestant succession.
    • The Act of Settlement secured the succession of the Protestant Hanoverians, a line of German monarchs.

    Nine Years War

    • The Nine Years' War (1688-1697) was a conflict between France and an alliance led by William III.
    • The war involved battles in Europe, North America, and India, marking Britain's rise as a great power.
    • The war was largely indecisive but showed Britain's growing military capability.

    The Problem of Ireland

    • Protestant Ascendancy: Anglo-Irish families of the Church of Ireland dominated Irish society.
    • Ireland was a client state under British control but nominally had its own Parliament.
    • Penal Laws: A series of laws enforced from 1691 aimed at suppressing Catholicism and dispossessing Irish Catholics from land and political power.
    • Acts of Union 1800: The Irish Parliament was dissolved, uniting Ireland with Great Britain.
    • Result: Irish people were impoverished and oppressed under British rule.

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    Explore the key events and figures of the Glorious Revolution, which took place in England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1688. This quiz covers the transition from James II to William III and Mary, the implications for parliamentary power, and the impacts on succession law. Test your knowledge of this significant historical shift and its long-lasting effects.

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