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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
Why were the events of 1688, when William of Orange took the throne, called the 'Glorious Revolution'?
Correct answer
Because there was no fighting in England
Why
William of Orange, the Protestant husband of James II's daughter Mary, was invited to invade England. James II fled to France and William and Mary became joint monarchs. It was called 'glorious' because there was no fighting in England.
Answer choices
- ABecause slavery was abolished
- BBecause the king won a great battle
- CBecause there was no fighting in England
- DBecause the monarchy was abolished