Personal Life
What was unique about his mistresses?
they were ugly.
What year was the Glorious Revolution?
1688
How long was James II's reign?
3 years
What religion did James II follow?
Catholicism
What was the name of his second wife?
Mary of Modena
Which countries supported James when he was overthrown?
Ireland and Scotland
From what years did James II reign?
1685-1688
What was the religious group called that had emigrated to England after James' policy of religious toleration?
French Protestants
What was the name of his first wife?
Anne Hyde
Who was the leader of the Catholic Irish supporters that tried to help James reclaim power?
Richard Talbot
What declaration did he pass in 1687 and what did it do?
Declaration of Indulgence and it suspended laws that restricted Protestant and Catholic worship
What would repealing the Test Act do for Catholics?
Allow them to hold military or public offices
What was the full name of his heir? (Hint: its four words)
James Francis Edward Stuart
Name both of the men who led rebellions against James in 1685.
Argyll and Monmouth.
Why was he a popular king at first?
Honest, brave, and loyal
Who had influenced James to become Catholic?
Anne Hyde, his first wife
How did he die?
Brain Hemorrhage
Whose defection to William of Orange gave James the hardest blow?
Churchhill
What is the exact date of James II's death?
September 16, 1701
What was the reason the Protestants disliked James II so much? (you can't just say because he was catholic)
They were afraid he would raise a Catholic army to suppress all non-Catholics