When James II became King of England in 1685,
A)he was forced to abdicate due to his Catholic beliefs.
B)he gave his total support to the Anglican Church, resulting in a dispute with Parliament.
C)he supported the Edict of Nantes, thereby continuing to allow Huguenots to practice their religion without fear of interference.
D)there was a bloody conflict with the French over territorial claims in 1688.

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James II was forced to abdicate in 1688 due to his Catholic beliefs, leading to the Glorious Revolution. This event was significant because his religion was at odds with the predominantly Protestant England, and his policies aimed at religious tolerance for Catholics led to widespread distrust and ultimately his deposition.

When James II Became King of England in 1685