The Glorious Revolution of 1688, was caused by the removal of King James II of England, who was a Catholic, by Parliament. To prove this, this paper will provide information as to why King James II was removed. As evidence, this paper will discuss details of what was going on in England and British North America during this time, and what the outcome of this removal brought about.
King James II of England converted to Catholicism in 1676, and during the next decade he made many efforts to bring Catholics into high political offices in England. He favored closer trade and diplomatic relations with Catholic France, where Protestant Huguenots were still persecuted. In 1686 James II abolished New York’s assembly and turned over the government
King James II of England converted to Catholicism in 1676, and during the next decade he made many efforts to bring Catholics into high political offices in England. He favored closer trade and diplomatic relations with Catholic France, where Protestant Huguenots were still persecuted. In 1686 James II abolished New York’s assembly and turned over the government