Question

select the correct answer. 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

Explanation:

The Glorious Revolution in 1688 - 1689 involved the overthrow of James II and the crowning of William III and Mary II. It was a blood - less revolution that secured Protestant succession and power in England. Option A describes the English Civil War events related to Charles I and Oliver Cromwell. Option D is about the Restoration period with Charles II.

Answer:

C. the overthrow of James II and the crowning of William III and his wife, Mary II