James II Flashcards
What happened soon after the accession of James II?
A rebellion broke out in Dorset
Who was the leader of the rebellion in Dorset?
Duke of Monmouth
What did James II do with the rebellion in Dorset?
He suppressed it and Monmouth was executed for treason
What was the James II afraid of?
That the Protestant officers won’t serve him loyally
What did James II decide to do because of his fear of Protestant officers not serving him loyally?
He decided to appoint Catholics
What did James II issue?
A Declaration of Indulgence, similar to that of Charles II
What happened to the Declaration of Indulgence?
It was ignored
What did James order about the Declaration of Indulgence?
That it should be read in all churches
How was the reaction to James’ order about the Declaration of Indulgence?
Seven bishops refused to do it
What happened to the bishops?
They were imprisoned in the Tower
What did people start to believe about James?
That he wanted to convert the country to the Roman Catholicism
Who people asked to come to England and rule?
Mary and William of Orange
What did William of Orange do when he got asked to rule in the country by people?
He prepared his fleet to sail to England and take the throne by force, if necessary
What made James’ supporters to desert him?
That he and his ministers hesitated what to do
Who did the James’ old supporters go over to?
William
