The Glorious Revolution (1688, United Kingdom) — Questions and answers

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What did William's declaration say about the Crown?

Choices

  1. The Crown is Elective, not solely based on birthright. ✓
  2. The Crown should always go to the eldest child.
  3. The King should choose his own successor.
  4. The people must vote for their king every year.

Answer: The Crown is Elective, not solely based on birthright.

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What did Compton say James II's decisions and standing army were NOT the way to keep?

Choices

  1. His friends
  2. His pets
  3. Order ✓
  4. His money

Answer: Order

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What was Mary worried about when Compton suggested inviting William?

Choices

  1. That William wouldn't like her food.
  2. That William would bring too many presents.
  3. Inviting a foreign army onto English soil. ✓
  4. That William would sing too loudly.

Answer: Inviting a foreign army onto English soil.

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Where did William plan for his fleet to land in England?

Choices

  1. London
  2. Torbay ✓
  3. Dover
  4. Plymouth

Answer: Torbay

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How did Sarsfield feel when he saw the Dutch troops disembarking?

Choices

  1. Joyful and excited
  2. Curious and confused
  3. Grim acceptance ✓
  4. Very angry

Answer: Grim acceptance

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Who was the important person that defected from James II, causing him despair?

Choices

  1. Lord Churchill ✓
  2. Henry Compton
  3. Patrick Sarsfield
  4. William of Orange

Answer: Lord Churchill

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Where did James II decide to flee after realizing he couldn't win?

Choices

  1. To London
  2. To Ireland
  3. To France ✓
  4. To Scotland

Answer: To France

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What did Compton remark about William and Mary's entry into London?

Choices

  1. "This is a terrible defeat!"
  2. "This is not a conquest, but a liberation!" ✓
  3. "This is just a parade!"
  4. "This is the end of the world!"

Answer: "This is not a conquest, but a liberation!"

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What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights that Mary held?

Choices

  1. To tell everyone what to eat.
  2. To ensure the rights of the people and limit the power of the crown. ✓
  3. To decide who gets the most toys.
  4. To list all the kings of England.

Answer: To ensure the rights of the people and limit the power of the crown.

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What lasting legacy did the Glorious Revolution leave?

Choices

  1. It made everyone unhappy.
  2. It demonstrated the power of diplomacy and upholding individual rights. ✓
  3. It started a very long war.
  4. It made all the kings more powerful.

Answer: It demonstrated the power of diplomacy and upholding individual rights.

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