A Long and Illustrious History
What was the Glorious Revolution?
AThe English Civil War victory for Parliament over the royalist forces
BThe bloodless replacement of King James II by William of Orange in 1688 ✓
CThe American colonies formally declaring independence from British rule
DThe restoration and return of the English monarchy under King Charles II
Explanation
The Glorious Revolution of 1688 was the peaceful overthrow of Catholic King James II by Protestant William of Orange (from the Netherlands) and his wife Mary. It established constitutional monarchy.
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