What event in English history came to be known as the Glorious Revolution?
A.the overthrow and execution of Charles I by Parliament
B.the revolution led by Oliver Cromwell to rescue Protestants in Ireland
C.the overthrow of James II and the crowning of William III and his wife, Mary II
D.the return of Charles II and his crowning as the English monarch

Question

What event in English history came to be known as the Glorious Revolution?
A.the overthrow and execution of Charles I by Parliament
B.the revolution led by Oliver Cromwell to rescue Protestants in Ireland
C.the overthrow of James II and the crowning of William III and his wife, Mary II
D.the return of Charles II and his crowning as the English monarch

madiimay4music · Answer

The Glorious Revolution was when William of Orange took the English throne from James II in 1688. The event brought a permanent realignment of power within the English constitution.