Major Revolutions That Changed the World – PSC Degree Level Questions and Answers
A structured visual guide showcasing key topics and resources for PSC degree level exam preparation.
In what year did the Glorious Revolution take place?
Answer: 1688
What was the revolution also known as?
Answer: The Bloodless Revolution
Who coined the term “The Glorious Revolution”?
Answer: John Hampden
What relation was William of Orange to James II?
Answer: Son-in-law
Which monarch sided with James II and threatened to declare war on the Netherlands if William went through with his takeover?
Answer: Louis XIV of France
Where was the first bloodshed in the invasion?
Answer: Wincanton
When did James II try to escape from England?
Answer: December 11, 1688
Why was James II able to escape again after being caught and placed under protective guard?
Answer: William ordered that he should be allowed to leave.
What was the name of the Act of Parliament signed by William and Mary that became a crucial part of English law?
Answer: English Bill of Rights
What nickname was given to the people who believed that James II and his heirs were the rightful kings?
Answer: The Jacobites
Quick Revision
- Year: 1688
- Also called: Bloodless Revolution
- Key figures: William of Orange, James II, Louis XIV
- Important document: Bill of Rights (1689)
- Supporters of James II: Jacobites
- First bloodshed: Wincanton
- James II’s escape attempt: December 11, 1688
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