Why was James II deposed in the Glorious Revolution?

James II was deposed because he was too pro-Catholic and too authoritarian. Protestant nobles and Parliament wanted to preserve the achievements of the English Reformation and so invited the Protestant William of Orange to become William III of England.

Why was William of Orange chosen to replace James II of England?

William of Orange was chosen to replace James II because he was a Protestant (James was Catholic) and he was the husband of James' daughter Mary.

What did the Glorious Revolution do?

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 saw Protestant Prince William of Orange peacefully take the throne of Catholic James II of England. Thereafter, there was a constitutional monarchy where Parliament was much more powerful.

Why was it called the Glorious Revolution?

The change of king from James II to William III of England was called a 'glorious' revolution because it was a peaceful change of monarchy (at least in England) and preserved the traditions of government.

Glorious Revolution Timeline

Definition

The Glorious Revolution of November 1688 saw Protestant William of Orange (l. 1650-1702) invade England and take the throne of Catholic James II of England (r. 1685-1688). There were no battles, and William was invited by Parliament to become king and rule jointly with his wife Queen Mary II of England (r. 1689-1694), daughter of James II.

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Timeline

1685 - 1688
Reign of James II of England.
May 1685
The Presbyterian Earl of Argyll leads a failed uprsing against James II of England.
Jun 1685 - Jul 1685
The Monmouth Rebellion, where James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and illegitimate son of Charles II of England, leads a failed coup to take the throne of James II of England.
15 Jul 1685
The Duke of Monmouth, pretender to the throne, is executed in London.
Aug 1685
The 'Bloody Assizes’ where hundreds of rebels involved in the Monmouth Rebellion are executed or deported to the Caribbean for a life of hard labour.
Nov 1685
James II of England dismisses Parliament.
Apr 1687
James II of England issues the Declaration of Indulgence which provides religious toleration for all faiths.
1688
James II of England reissues his Declaration of Indulgence.
10 Jun 1688
James Francis Edward, only legitimate son of James II of England, is born.
30 Jun 1688
A group of seven prominent Protestants invite William of Orange to become king of England.
Nov 1688
The Glorious Revolution, which sees James II of England peacefully replaced by William of Orange and Queen Mary Stuart.
5 Nov 1688
William of Orange lands an invading army in southern England.
23 Dec 1688
James II of England flees Britian and is considered to have abidcated by Parliament.
23 Dec 1688
Parliament declares James II of England's abdication date as this day when he left English shores.
1689 - 1702
Reign of William III of England.
1689 - 1694
Reign of Mary II of England (ruled jointly with William III).
13 Feb 1689
Parliament formally decrees the new joint monarchs of William III of England and Mary II of England.
11 May 1689
William III of England and Mary II of England jointly accept the Scottish crown.
Aug 1689
William III of England establishes control of Scotland with victory at the battle of Dunkeld.
16 Dec 1689
Parliament issues a Bill of Rights, which establishes a constituional monarchy in England, Scotland, and Ireland.
1 Jul 1690
William III establishes his rule over Ireland with victory against James II at the battle of Boyne.
1697
The Civil List Act, which sets the funds available to the British monarchy.
Sep 1701
James II of England dies in exile in St. Germain-en-Laye, France.