Which statements are accurate about the Glorious Revolution?

Question

Choose all answers that are correct.

Responses

One reason for referring to the overthrow of the king as “glorious” was that almost no blood was shed.

One reason for referring to the overthrow of the king as “glorious” was that almost no blood was shed.

Protestant leaders were upset with James II for appointing Catholics to high positions in the army, the government, and leading universities.
Protestant leaders were upset with James the second for appointing Catholics to high positions in the army, the government, and leading universities.

James II consulted Parliament heavily on most issues affecting the English government.

James the second consulted Parliament heavily on most issues affecting the English government.

English Protestant leaders asked William and Mary to come to England and take over the throne.

Answer 1

The following statements are accurate about the Glorious Revolution:

1. One reason for referring to the overthrow of the king as “glorious” was that almost no blood was shed.

2. Protestant leaders were upset with James II for appointing Catholics to high positions in the army, the government, and leading universities.

3. English Protestant leaders asked William and Mary to come to England and take over the throne.

The statement regarding James II consulting Parliament heavily is not accurate. In fact, he was known for bypassing Parliament and was often at odds with it, especially concerning his promotion of Catholicism.