8
QuizMultiple Choice

The Enlightenment

Question 8 • SD-Early US History A

Who took power in England during the Glorious Revolution?

Answer
A
King James II
B
William of Orange
C
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
D
Baron de Montesquieu

Explanation

During the Glorious Revolution of 1688, William of Orange and his wife Mary took the English throne, replacing James II. William of Orange is therefore the correct choice; Rousseau and Montesquieu were Enlightenment thinkers, not rulers of England.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next