Question

What did James II do to gain absolute rule? He pursued Protestantism as the state religion and dismissed Parliament. He pursued Catholicism as the state religion and dismissed Parliament. He pursued Protestantism as the state religion and headed Parliament. He pursued Catholicism as the state religion and headed Parliament.

Answer 1

He pursued Catholicism as the state religion and dismissed Parliament.

Answer 2

The correct answer for the question is option (B)-He pursued Catholicism as the state religion and dismissed parliament.

Many of his citizens protested against the King James II for his action of appointing Catholics for the higher posts. He believed that the protesters were great danger to his kingdom and the only way for him to keep the rule is to dissolve the parliament. He hold a general election that resulted in a catholic parliament.