The Jacobite Rebellions

The Jacobite Rebellions were a series of uprisings in Britain and Ireland between 1689 and 1746, aimed at restoring James II and his descendants to the throne. The supporters, called Jacobites, wanted to maintain Catholic-leaning monarchy and oppose the Protestant Hanovers who replaced James. Key battles, such as the Battle of Culloden in 1746, ended these efforts. Although unsuccessful, these rebellions reflected deep political and religious tensions of the time, influencing Scottish, Irish, and British history and culture.