The Glorious Revolution of 1688
A) resulted mainly from the fears of English aristocrats that the birth of James II's son would lead to a Catholic succession.
B) ended parliamentary rule in Great Britain and solidified the institution of the monarchy until Queen Anne's War in 1702.
C) was the work of an ambitious Danish prince out to avenge his father's murder by a British nobleman.
D) had no impact on the British colonies in America because politics in Britain and the colonies remained vastly different.
E) prompted Scotland's secession from Great Britain and thus a reduction in Scots-Irish immigration to the colonies.

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The Glorious Revolution of 1688 resulted mainly from the fears of English aristocrats that the birth of James II's son would lead to a Catholic succession. This fear led to the overthrow of James II and the establishment of William of Orange and Mary as joint monarchs. This event marked a significant turning point in British history and ultimately led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy with limited powers.