Glorious Revolution - 3 Minute History

Glorious Revolution - 3 Minute History

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History

11th Grade - University

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Foreign invasions

Religious tensions

Lack of heirs

Economic instability

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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