Background - GLORIOUS REVOLUTION Flashcards
Who succeeded King Charles II in 1685?
King Charles II was succeeded by his brother, King James VII in Scotland and King James II in England.
Why were fears of a Catholic restoration initially reduced after James became king?
Because James’s heir was his Protestant daughter Mary, who was married to the Protestant William of Orange.
What event in 1688 raised fears about a Catholic monarchy in England?
The birth of James’s son, James Edward Stuart, who would be raised Catholic, raised concerns about a Catholic monarchy.
Why did seven peers invite William of Orange to England?
They feared a Catholic alliance with France and supported William to prevent a Catholic restoration.
What was the outcome of William of Orange’s arrival in England in November 1688?
King James’s support dwindled, with his army suffering desertions, and he eventually fled to France on 23 December 1688.
What decision did the English Convention Parliament make in January 1689 regarding the throne?
The Convention Parliament declared James’s flight an abdication and offered the throne to William and Mary as joint monarchs.
What was the Bill of Rights, and why was it significant?
The Bill of Rights was a document limiting the powers of the monarchy and requiring parliamentary consent for taxation. William and Mary accepted it as a condition of their rule in England.
How did the Scottish Parliament view James’s departure, and what did they declare on April 4, 1689?
The Scottish Parliament declared that James had forfeited the crown due to his behaviour, implying that the monarchy was a contractual agreement with the people.
What was the Jacobite Rising of 1689, and who led it?
The Jacobite Rising of 1689 aimed to restore James as king and was led by John Graham, Viscount of Claverhouse.
What event effectively ended the first Jacobite Rising?
The Battle of the Boyne on 12 July 1690, where Jacobite forces in Ireland were defeated by William’s army, effectively ended the rising.
