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What major political event caused William's family to flee to London?

  • Batavian Revolution

  • French Revolution

  • Dutch Revolt

  • English Civil War

Answer

The Batavian Revolution was a major political event that caused William's family to flee to London. The revolution began in 1688 when a group of Dutch Protestants, known as the Orangists, revolted against the Catholic King James II of England.
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