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The Glorious Revolution in Scotland and Ireland

The Glorious Revolution: how do historians' views of it differ?

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn about the Glorious Revolution and the way in which different historians have viewed it. They learn about the causes of this important event before examining Whig and revisionist arguments about its nature.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how Scotland and Ireland reacted to the deposition of James II.

Key Notes

  • The events of 1688-9 swiftly became known as the 'Glorious Revolution', coined by the MP John Hampden.
  • In Scotland some people who supported James II became known as the Jacobites and rebelled, but were defeated by 1690.
  • James II landed in Ireland with French backing with the aim of reclaiming his throne.
  • The Irish parliament declared that James II remained king and James built his army in Ireland.
  • William of Orange defeated James II at the Battle of Boyne in July 1690, ending his chances of reclaiming his throne.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Episcopalian: a form of Protestantism where the Church is run by bishops
  • Jacobite: a supporter of the deposed James II and his descendants

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • All Scottish people at the time followed the same type of Protestantism.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

The events of 1688-9 swiftly became known as the 'Glorious Revolution', coined by the MP John Hampden. In Scotland some people who supported James II became known as the Jacobites and rebelled, but were defeated by 1690.

2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Episcopalian'

a form of Protestantism where the Church is run by bishops.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: All Scottish people at the time followed the same type of Protestantism. Correction: Scotland at this time was experiencing a serious split in the Protestant religion between Episcopalians and Presbyterians. The Episcopalians supported James while the Presbyterians supported William III.

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