Question

What religious group was strongly opposed by members of the English Parliament and caused them to take the throne from King James II and give it to his son and daughter-in-law?

A) Puritans
B) Catholics
C) Protestants
D) Anglicans

Answer 1

The Catholics were the religious group opposed by the English Parliament, which led to King James II's removal in favor of his Protestant daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange.

Step-by-step explanation:

The religious group that was strongly opposed by members of the English Parliament, leading to the dethronement of King James II, was the Catholics.

The Glorious Revolution of 1688-1689 occurred because of the fear that James II would establish a Catholic absolute monarchy. Parliament facilitated the overthrow of James II and offered the throne to his daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange, both Protestants, to ensure a Protestant succession.