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A Long and Illustrious History

Supporters of James II who wanted to restore the Stuart kings were known as what?

APuritans
BCavaliers
CWhigs
DJacobites ✓

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Jacobites.

Supporters of James II who believed he was the rightful king became known as Jacobites.

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