Glorious Revolution - 3 Minute History

The video covers the period after the English Civil War, focusing on the restoration of the monarchy under Charles II, the religious and political tensions during his reign, and the subsequent Exclusion Crisis. It then discusses James II's reign, the Monmouth Rebellion, and the Glorious Revolution, where William of Orange took the throne. The video concludes with the Jacobite Rebellions and their suppression, highlighting the ongoing struggle between Catholic and Protestant factions in England and the broader European context.

What was the main issue that Charles II faced during his reign?

• Foreign invasions

• Religious tensions

• Lack of heirs

• Economic instability

Who were the two political groups that emerged during the exclusion crisis?

• Whigs and Tories

• Roundheads and Cavaliers

• Loyalists and Patriots

• Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Why did the Immortal Seven invite William of Orange to England?

• To strengthen the Anglo-French alliance

• To negotiate peace with James II

• To claim the throne and support Protestantism

• To establish a Catholic dynasty

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Boyne?

• William III defeated James II

• William III was defeated

• James II regained the throne

• The battle ended in a stalemate

What was the long-term impact of the Glorious Revolution on the British monarchy?

• It established an absolute monarchy

• It led to the rise of a Catholic dynasty

• It ended the threat of absolute monarchy and ensured Protestant succession

• It resulted in the permanent exile of the monarchy