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What was the role of Bonnie Prince Charlie in the battle and what was the name of the battle?
the leader of the Jacobites in the battle and the name of the battle was the Battle of
Culloden.
Why was the picture of Bonnie Prince Charlie hidden?
The defeat at Culloden was so great, that it was very dangerous afterward to be caught with even a picture of Bonnie
Prince Charlie.
Who has to keep their beliefs hidden, just as the picture is hidden?
Jacobites
Who were the Jacobites?
supporters of the Stuart family
Who was the last of the Stuarts to reign? When was he overthrown?
James II was the last of the Stuarts to reign. He was overthrown in 1688.
a)In 1688, a group of frightened English lords begged the Dutch Protestant leader. Who was the Dutch Protestant leader and
what did they beg for?
Prince William of Orange was the Dutch Protestant leader. begged to invade and save England from the danger of
James II and his Catholic beliefs.
Why was the revolution said to be a Glorious Revolution?
without any bloodshed William seized the control of England peacefully.
what was it also known as
the bloodless revolution
