What was the Glorious Revolution?

Q: What was the Glorious Revolution?



A: The Glorious Revolution was an event in the history of England and Scotland in 1688.

Q: Why did many people in England and Scotland dislike King James II?



A: Many people in England and Scotland did not like King James II because he was Catholic.

Q: Who took over as king after King James II?



A: A Protestant, William III of Orange-Nassau, took over as king.

Q: What was William III's relationship to King James II?



A: William III was King James II's nephew and Mary's first cousin.

Q: Who accompanied William III to England?



A: William III came to England with his wife, Queen Mary, the daughter of James II.

Q: What happened to the old king after William III became king?



A: The old king, James II, was allowed to escape to France.

Q: What did William III do after becoming king?



A: William III signed the Bill of Rights, became king and let England become a constitutional monarchy.

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