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James sought to protect himself from Parliament and insurrection by having a standing army in peace times, an act that caused alarm with Parliament. In addition, he used his power to allow Roman Catholics and Protestant Dissenters to hold power. By so doing, he hoped to stack Parliament in his favor.
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How was Charles II reign different from Charles I reign?
James II was merely overthrown. Charles I was overthrown put on trial and executed.
What bloodless revolution ended the reign of James II in England?
wwII
Why did the people fear James ii?
James II/VII was an open Catholic, that together with his hostility to the Parliament.
Why did the Parliament want James II to be king?
he wanted freedom
How long did king Charles rule without parliament?
Reign of Charles I. 1625-1649, reign of Charles II. 1649-1685. Christoph
Who came into power after parliament removed James II?
The empty throne
The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 was drawn up during the reign of What?
The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 was passed by the English Parliament during King Charles II's reign.
The peaceful ousting of James II by Parliament in 1688 was known as?
the glorious revolution
Arrange these events from 1600s England and Ireland in chronological order from first to last enactment of penal laws flight of James ii to Ireland English civil war reign of James ii?
Catholic king struggles with Protestant Parliament. Civil war breaks out in England. Oliver Cromwell's armies defeat Cavaliers. King Charles II restores Catholic monarchy.
Who was invited by parliament to invade England and overthrow James ii?
The Dutchman William of Orange.
What was the causes of the glorious revolution?
James II became a Catholic and tried to rule Britain without Parliament. (APEX) James II believed in a strong monarchy with absolute power.
The birth of a son to James II prompted fear in the English Parliament of continued?
Catholic Rule.
