Revolution and the Birth of Empire · 1685 – 1714
James II and the Catholic Threat
The brief and troubled reign of James II and the Monmouth Rebellion.
Key Questions
- 1Why were the English elites so afraid of James II's Catholicism?
- 2What was the significance of the "Bloody Assizes"?
- 3How did the birth of a Catholic heir trigger a revolution?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: History - The Development of Church, State and Society in Britain 1509-1745KS3: History - The Stuarts
Year: Year 8
Subject: History
Unit: Revolution and the Birth of Empire
Period: 1685 – 1714
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