The Glorious Revolution of 1688 in England was marked by significant religious intolerance, particularly against Catholics and dissenting Protestant sects. The overthrow of King James II, who was Catholic, was driven in part by fears of a Catholic monarchy and the potential re-establishment of Catholicism as the state religion. The subsequent Bill of Rights in 1689 reinforced Protestant dominance by excluding Catholics from the throne and promoting the Anglican Church, further entrenching anti-Catholic sentiment in English society. This period exemplified how religious differences were intertwined with political power struggles, leading to lasting divisions.
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