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The Glorious Revolution in Scotland and Ireland
I can explain how Scotland and Ireland reacted to the deposition of James II.
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Year 8
The Glorious Revolution in Scotland and Ireland
I can explain how Scotland and Ireland reacted to the deposition of James II.
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Key learning points
- The events of 1688-9 swiftly became known as the 'Glorious Revolution', coined by the MP John Hampden.
- In Scotland some people who supported James II became known as the Jacobites and rebelled, but were defeated by 1690.
- James II landed in Ireland with French backing with the aim of reclaiming his throne.
- The Irish parliament declared that James II remained king and James built his army in Ireland.
- William of Orange defeated James II at the Battle of Boyne in July 1690, ending his chances of reclaiming his throne.
Keywords
Episcopalian - a form of Protestantism where the Church is run by bishops
Jacobite - a supporter of the deposed James II and his descendants
Common misconception
All Scottish people at the time followed the same type of Protestantism.
Scotland at this time was experiencing a serious split in the Protestant religion between Episcopalians and Presbyterians. The Episcopalians supported James while the Presbyterians supported William III.
A popular army museum website offers interesting insight into the Battle of the Boyne including several artefacts and primary sources that could be used to explore the Battle of the Boyne further.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which keyword describes a draft of a proposed law presented to Parliament for discussion?
Q2.
Complete the sentence with William's religion: In November 1688, William of Orange, son-in-law to James II, landed in England and James fled for France.
Q3.
How did the ‘Invitation to William’ suggest to William of Orange that his takeover of England would have widespread support?
It was signed by leading Scotsmen representing the different important groups.
It was signed by leading Irishmen representing the different important groups.
Q4.
Put the following events in chronological order.
Q5.
Complete the sentence: On 13th February 1689, the Parliament offered William and Mary the throne, stating that James II had abdicated when he abandoned his people.
Q6.
Which of the following did the 1688 Bill of Rights establish?
banned Protestants from becoming kings or queens of England
allowed the monarch to keep a standing army in peacetime without consent
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6 Questions
Q1.
Who coined the term 'Glorious Revolution'?
James II
William III
Mary II
Q2.
Complete the sentence: In Scotland, some people who supported James II became known as the and rebelled, but were defeated by 1690.
Q3.
Complete the sentence: James II landed in Ireland with backing with the aim of reclaiming his throne.
Q4.
Scotland at this time was experiencing a serious split in the Protestant religion. What were the names of the two sides?
Episcopalians and Anglicans
Presbyterians and Catholics
Presbyterians and Anglicans
Q5.
By 1689, what percentage of Ireland was Catholic?
25%
50%
100%
Q6.
What were the consequences of the Battle of the Boyne (1690)?
James emerged victorious.
William earned himself the nickname in Ireland of ‘William the Coward’.
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