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Which historical event made Mary II and her husband the King and Queen regnant?

  • The Great Fire of London

  • The Glorious Revolution

  • The Restoration

  • None of the above

Answer

The Glorious Revolution, also known as the Bloodless Revolution, was a series of events that occurred in England between 1688 and 1689. It resulted in the deposition of King James II and the accession of his daughter Mary II and her husband William III. The revolution was sparked by James's unpopular policies, including his attempts to impose Catholicism on the country.
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