Glorious Revolution

  • King James II is crowned king of England

    King James II is crowned king of England
    This is where the Glorious revolution starts to accelerate into something bigger
  • William Orange Invades

    William Orange Invades
    William Orange invades and he is very successful
  • Fear of the Catholic Church

    Fear of the Catholic Church
    Many people feared the catholic church due to a rumor that they were plotting to overthrow the state
  • The "Seven Bishops" prosecuted by James II for refusing to announce the Declaration of Indulgence in their churches were acquitted

    The "Seven Bishops" prosecuted by James II for refusing to announce the Declaration of Indulgence in their churches were acquitted
    This angered the king and also brought great embarrassment
  • James had a son and announced he would be raised catholic

    James had a son and announced he would be raised catholic
    This is a important event, because James II wife was a protestant and many people were outraged by the decision
  • 7 of King James peers wrote to William Orange pledging allegiance if he invaded

    7 of King James peers wrote to William Orange pledging allegiance if he invaded
    This gave William Orange a good reason for the invasion
  • 13 american colonies freed of anti-puritan laws

    13 american colonies freed of anti-puritan laws
    The 13 american colonies are briefly free of anti-puritan laws
  • King James Dies

    King James Dies
    King James dies from a hemorrhagic stroke which is caused by high blood pressure and trauma