Question

The following excerpt is an Englishman's firsthand account of the weeks leading up to England's Glorious Revolution (1688); in the Revolution, the Protestant ruler William of Orange overthrew King James II, a Catholic. . . . [King James II] called over 5,000 Irish, and 4,000 Scots, and continued to remove Protestants and put in [Catholics] at Portsmouth and other places of trust, and retained the Jesuits about him, increasing the universal discontent. It brought people to so desperate a pass, that they seemed passionately to long for and desire the landing of [William of Orange], whom they looked on to be their deliverer from [Catholic] tyranny -John Evelyn, diary entry, October 7, 1688

Using the above excerpt, what conclusion can be made about the Glorious Revolution?

A. The Glorious Revolution aimed to establish a Catholic monarchy.

B. The Glorious Revolution resulted in increased Jesuit influence.

C. The Glorious Revolution was motivated by a desire for religious tolerance.

D. The Glorious Revolution was a response to perceived Catholic tyranny.

Answer 1

The Glorious Revolution was a response to perceived Catholic tyranny under King James II and resulted in the overthrow of James and the establishment of Protestant rule in England. correct option is D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Glorious Revolution, which took place in England in 1688, was a response to perceived Catholic tyranny under King James II. James II's open support of Catholicism and his removal of Protestants from positions of power caused widespread discontent among the English population. The arrival of Protestant ruler William of Orange, whom the people saw as their deliverer from Catholic tyranny, led to the overthrow of James II and the establishment of Protestant rule in England.

The Glorious Revolution was a reaction to Catholic King James II's perceived tyrannical actions, resulting in his overthrow and the Protestant William of Orange ascending to the throne.

Based on the diary excerpt from John Evelyn and the historical context of the Glorious Revolution, we can conclude that it was motivated by a response to perceived Catholic tyranny. King James II's actions, such as supporting Catholics, appointing them to significant positions, and suspending laws, raised fears of an imposed Catholic absolutism and the demise of Parliament's independence. This resulted in the Whigs and other opponents seeking to dethrone James and his eventual flight from England, making room for the Protestant William of Orange and his wife Mary to take the throne.