Question

the glorious revolution
overthrowing a king, 1688
the glorious revolution, also known as the bloodless revolution, occurred in 1688 in
england. this settled years of anticipation and political tension ultimately with no
immediate bloodshed and little violent conflict.

• king charles iis death: king charles ii died in 1685 without any children to
• james ii becomes king: charles iis brother, james ii, took the throne. james ii

was unpopular for being catholic, ignoring parliament, and being hostile to
protestants.

• catholic control: in 1688, james ii had a son, raising concerns among the many

english protestants about a long - term catholic dynasty.

• mary and william: james iis protestant daughter, mary, and her husband,

william of orange, were invited to take the throne, displacing james ii.

• change of power: james ii was replaced without fighting, completing the

glorious revolution and leading to its nickname, the bloodless revolution.
what event in 1688 raised concerns about the potential
establishment of a catholic dynasty in england?
the death of king charles ii
the birth of james iis son
the marriage of mary and william

Explanation:

The text clearly states that in 1688, James II having a son (the birth of James II's son) raised concerns among English Protestants about a long - term Catholic dynasty. The death of Charles II was in 1685, and the marriage of Mary and William was a consequence of the concerns (they were invited to take the throne).

Answer:

the birth of James II's son