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Who succeeded the English throne after King James II?

  • Queen Anne

  • King George I

  • Mary II and William III

  • King Charles III

Answer

Following the reign of King James II, the English throne witnessed a significant transition as Mary II and William III jointly assumed the monarchy. This shift marked a turning point in British history, as it was the consequence of the Glorious Revolution in 1688, which saw the overthrow of James due to his conflicts with Parliament and religious policies.
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