What type of event was the Glorious Revolution in 1688-89?
Bloodless coup
William of Orange's invasion led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in Britain.
True
James II's attempts to promote Catholicism were seen as a threat to the rights of Englishmen.
William of Orange replaced James II as king after being invited by Protestant leaders in Parliament.
What was the primary outcome of the Glorious Revolution for British governance?
Constitutional monarchy
Match the key figures of the Glorious Revolution with their roles:
William of Orange ↔️ Invaded England and replaced James II
James II ↔️ Catholic King of England
William of Orange, a Dutch prince and husband of James II's daughter Mary, played a pivotal role in the Glorious Revolution. In 1688, Protestant leaders in England invited William to invade England.
Match the participant with their role in the Glorious Revolution:
William of Orange ↔️ Invaded England and replaced James II as king
James II ↔️ Attempted to increase royal power and promote Catholicism
Order the key causes of the Glorious Revolution:
1️⃣ Succession Crisis
2️⃣ Unpopular Policies
3️⃣ Invitation to William of Orange
Order the key causes of the Glorious Revolution based on their significance:
1️⃣ Succession Crisis: James II's Catholicism and son's birth
2️⃣ Unpopular Policies: James II's attempts to increase royal power
3️⃣ Invitation to William of Orange by Protestant leaders
Why did the birth of James II's son in 1688 cause concerns among Protestants?
Threat of Catholic dynasty
James II's attempts to increase royal power led to growing opposition against him.
True
Order the events leading up to the Glorious Revolution based on their chronological sequence:
1️⃣ Succession Crisis: James II's Catholicism and son's birth
2️⃣ Unpopular Policies: James II's attempts to increase royal power
3️⃣ Invitation to William of Orange by Protestant leaders
James II's flight to France marked the end of the Stuart dynasty and the beginning of a new era in British history.
William of Orange replaced James II after being invited by Protestant leaders in Parliament.
James II attempted to increase royal power and promote Catholicism, which led to growing opposition.
True
What was the Glorious Revolution also known as?
The Bloodless Revolution
Match the key figure with their role in the Glorious Revolution:
James II ↔️ Catholic King of England
William of Orange ↔️ Protestant Prince of the Netherlands
Mary ↔️ Co-ruled with William after the revolution
Protestant leaders in England invited William of Orange to replace James II.
True
James II abdicated to avoid a bloody civil war
What was one key limit on royal power established by the Declaration of Rights?
No standing army without consent
Which monarchs succeeded James II and established a constitutional monarchy?
William and Mary
The Glorious Revolution marked the beginning of limited, parliamentary government in Britain.
True
The Declaration of Rights protected the right to free speech.
True
The Glorious Revolution replaced James II with William of Orange and his wife Mary
Match the key figures of the Glorious Revolution with their roles:
James II ↔️ Catholic King of England
William of Orange ↔️ Protestant Prince of the Netherlands
Mary ↔️ Protestant Princess and William's wife
Order the main figures in the Glorious Revolution based on their roles and contributions:
1️⃣ James II: Catholic King of England
2️⃣ William of Orange: Protestant Prince who invaded
3️⃣ Mary: Co-ruler with William
4️⃣ Protestant Leaders: Invited William of Orange
What type of monarchy did William and Mary establish in Britain?
Constitutional monarchy
William of Orange was invited to invade England by Protestant leaders in 1688.
True
What was the main result of William of Orange's successful invasion of England?
Constitutional monarchy
What type of monarchy was established after the Glorious Revolution?
Constitutional monarchy
In 1688, Protestant leaders in England invited William of Orange to replace the Catholic King James II.
What type of rule did William and Mary establish after James II's deposition?
Constitutional rule
Order the events leading up to the Glorious Revolution:
1️⃣ Succession Crisis
2️⃣ Unpopular Policies of James II
3️⃣ Invitation to William of Orange
Why did James II flee to France after William's invasion?
To avoid civil war
Many of James II's former allies deserted him to support William of Orange.
True
Many of James II's former allies supported William of Orange.
True
The Declaration of Rights was passed in 1689.
True
The Glorious Revolution led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in England.
True
The Declaration of Rights affirmed key civil liberties such as trial by jury