Life in the UK test practice question · History
At first, many people did not fear a Catholic dynasty under James II. Why?
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- James had promised to become a Protestant
- Parliament had already chosen a Protestant king
- James was expected to rule for only one year
- The next in line to the throne were his Protestant daughters, Mary and AnneCorrect
Answer: The next in line to the throne were his Protestant daughters, Mary and Anne
This changed in June 1688, when James had a son. People feared that a line of Catholic kings would follow.
Checked 8 November 2026