Question

A principal consequence of the Glorious Revolution in Britain was that _____.

• A. The New England colonists threw Edmund Andros out of office
• B. England became a Catholic nation once again
• C. A queen ruled England in her own right for the first time
• D. The colonial assemblies began discussing the need for a militia
• E. English Protestants began fleeing to the colonies for fear of religious persecution

Answer 1

The correct option is A The New England colonists threw Edmund Andros out of office

The reasons why Sir Edmund Andros was so unpopular in New England was that he is remembered for intruding in colonial customs, inhibiting representative government, and his domineering behaviour. On 18 April 1689, soon after news reached Boston of the overthrow of James II of England, the colonists of Boston rose up against his rule. A well-organized "mob" descended on the city, arresting dominion officials and Anglicans. Andros had his quarters in Fort Mary, a garrison house on the south side of the city, where a number of officials took refuge.

The old Massachusetts colonial leadership, restored due to the rebellion and headed by ex-governor Simon Bradstreet, then summoned Governor Andros to surrender, for his own safety because of the mob which they claimed: "whereof we were wholly ignorant".He refused, and instead tried to escape to the Rose, the sole element of the Royal Navy present near Boston at the time of the revolt. However, the boat sent from the Rose was intercepted by militia, and Andros was forced back into Fort Mary. Negotiations ensued, and Andros agreed to leave the fort to meet with the rebel council. Promised safe conduct, he was marched under guard to the townhouse where the council had assembled. There he was told that "they must & would have the Government in their own hands", and that he was under arrest. He was taken to the home of dominion treasurer John Usher and held under close watch. Hence, Option A is correct. Option B happened in the 16th century. Elizabeth I was the first queen to rule England in her own right. The colonial assemblies began discussing the need for a militia in the Second Continental Congress. English Protestants began fleeing to the colonies for fear of religious persecution in the sixteenth century. Hence, these options are incorrect.