The Glorious Revolution Timeline Game
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Put the following events in chronological order.
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About This Challenge
The Glorious Revolution was a pivotal moment in British history that saw the overthrow of King James II and the establishment of constitutional monarchy. To explore this important event further, a timeline game has been created to test your knowledge and understanding of the key events that led to this significant historical moment.
- Players must correctly place events such as the landing of William of Orange, the Declaration of Rights, and the abdication of James II in their correct chronological order.
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- 1660: Charles II becomes King of England, Scotland, and Ireland
- 1660: Restoration of the monarchy in England
- 1673: Passage of the Test Act, excluding Catholics from public office
- 1685: Charles II dies and is succeeded by his brother James II
- 1687: James II issues Declaration of Indulgence, granting religious freedom
- 1688: James II's wife gives birth to a Catholic heir, raising fears of a Catholic dynasty
- 1688: Seven prominent English politicians invite William of Orange to invade England
- November 5, 1688: William of Orange lands in England with an army
- November 1688: William's army marches towards London
- December 1688: James II's daughter Anne and several key officials defect to William's side
- December 23, 1688: James II flees to France
- January 22, 1689: William convenes the Convention Parliament
- February 13, 1689: Parliament declares James II's flight an abdication and offers the crown to William and Mary
- February 13, 1689: William and Mary are proclaimed joint monarchs of England, Scotland, and Ireland
- December 16, 1689: Passage of the Bill of Rights, limiting royal power and establishing parliamentary sovereignty
- December 16, 1689: The Bill of Rights is granted royal assent by William and Mary
- April 11, 1689: William and Mary's coronation takes place
- 1689: War between England and France breaks out in the context of the Glorious Revolution
- 1697: Treaty of Ryswick is signed, ending the Nine Years' War
- 1694: Death of Mary II, leaving William as sole ruler