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Political developments and conflicts: Exclusion, its aims, methods and its failure; James II and the attempts at absolutism and the restoration of Catholicism.
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The establishment of constitutional monarchy, 1678–1702 (A-level only)
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Political developments and conflicts: Exclusion, its aims, methods and its failure; James II and the attempts at absolutism and the restoration of Catholicism
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What was the primary aim of the Exclusion Crisis during the late 1670s?
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The primary aim of the Exclusion Crisis was to prevent James II from ascending the throne due to his Catholic faith.
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- Constitutional Monarchy: A system of government in which the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution or legislative body.
- Absolutism: A political doctrine and practice where a single ruler holds absolute power, often justified by divine right.
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Confusing the Exclusion Crisis with the Glorious Revolution: Clarify that the Exclusion Crisis was primarily about preventing James II's accession, while the Glorious Revolution resulted in his overthrow and the establishment of constitutional monarchy.
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