In 1665 a lot of people in London died burnt.

In 1666, many buildings in London burnt down

A new law in 1679 made it illegal to put people in prison straight away, without listening to them in court first.

When Charles II died, his Catholic brother James became king of England, Wales and Ireland but not Scotland.

People in England were certain that James would keep England as a Protestant country.

James's daughter Mary married an important Englishman.

William of Orange invaded England because Protestants in England wanted a Protestant king.

In the Glorious Revolution, William of Orange took the throne from James and became king of England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.

The 'Glorious Revolution' was called 'glorious' because many brave people died during it.

James II wanted to become king again and defeated William at the Battle of the Boyne.

Many people in Scotland supported James, but were told they had to accept William as king.