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What is one aspect of James II's reign that some historians have praised?

  • Military conquests

  • Advocating religious tolerance

  • Establishing an absolute monarchy

  • Expanding the British Empire

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While James II is often portrayed as an absolutist tyrant, some historians have praised him for advocating religious tolerance. His efforts to promote religious freedom, though controversial at the time, can be seen as a progressive aspect of his reign.
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