The most significant objection to the rule of James 2 was that he
A)was openly Catholic.
B)had no sons, ensuring a succession crisis.
C)refused to allow parliament to meet.
D)exiled his political opponents to the American colonies.
E)wanted to force Scotland to join the United Kingdom.

Question

The most significant objection to the rule of James 2 was​ that he
A)​was openly Catholic.
B)​had no sons, ensuring a succession crisis.
C)​refused to allow parliament to meet.
D)​exiled his political opponents to the American colonies.
E)​wanted to force Scotland to join the United Kingdom.

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James II's open Catholicism was a major concern in Protestant England, leading to fears of a Catholic monarchy and the potential for religious conflict.

The Most Significant Objection to the Rule of James 2