The UK government, the law and your role
What name is given to the political event of 1688 in which King James II was replaced by William III and Mary II without armed conflict?
- ○The Reformation
- ○The Republican Revolution
- ✓The Glorious Revolution
- ○The Bloodless Coup
Correct answer
The Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution of 1688 saw William of Orange and his wife Mary replace James II, leading to the Bill of Rights and cementing parliamentary supremacy.
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