Turning Point and William

Question 1

Birth of Prince of Wales

Answer 1

1688 June
- Mary of Modena (1673) had been barren up until this point
- Many hoped for short-term reign, followed “non-resistance and passive obedience”
- this changed the view

Question 2

Immortal 7 invite William

Answer 2

• 7 leading opponents invite William to defend English liberties
• Why he accepted:
  > Dutch state threatened by French and English
  > Did not come for throne, but to make James align with Parliament

Question 3

Concessions

Answer 3

• Cancelled session of Parliament intended to run, stating no Catholics would be able to sit
• Abolished Ecclesiastical Commission
• Restored fellows of Magdalen College
• Restored JPs and Lord Lieutenants purged in 1687
• Did not deter resent