In plotting against James II in 1688,England's elite attempted to
A) secure their ancient feudal rights with respect to the king while avoiding Puritanism and social radicalism.
B) restore the Puritan Commonwealth.
C) increase political freedom not only in England but also in Ireland and Scotland.
D) establish a modern government along French lines.
E) place power in the hands of England common people.

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The plot against James II in 1688, known as the Glorious Revolution, aimed to secure traditional rights against the perceived overreach of the monarchy, while steering clear of the radicalism associated with Puritanism and earlier civil strife.

In Plotting Against James II in 1688,England's Elite Attempted to