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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
In 1690, William III defeated James II at which battle in Ireland?
Correct answer
The Battle of the Boyne
Why
James II tried to regain the throne with an army in Ireland, but William III defeated him at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. The battle is still celebrated by some in Northern Ireland.
Answer choices
- AThe Battle of Hastings
- BThe Battle of Trafalgar
- CThe Battle of Bosworth
- DThe Battle of the Boyne