What major uprising occurred during Pelham's premiership?
1745 Jacobite
Boxer Rebellion
Glorious Revolution
Peasants' Revolt
Answer
The 1745 Jacobite Rising, also known as the Forty-Five, was a significant uprising in Great Britain during the premiership of Henry Pelham. It was an attempt by the exiled Stuart pretender, Charles Edward Stuart, to reclaim the British throne. The uprising began in Scotland and gained initial momentum, but ultimately failed due to military defeats and lack of support from France and England.
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