The Jacobite uprisings

The Jacobite uprisings were a series of rebellions in Britain and Ireland between 1689 and 1746, aiming to restore the Catholic Stuart monarchy, particularly James II and his descendants, to the throne after they were replaced by the Protestant Hanoverians. These movements were driven by political, religious, and nationalist motives, with supporters—called Jacobites—believing in legitimate royal succession and religious tolerance. Key events include the battles of Glencoe and Culloden. Ultimately, these uprisings failed, leading to increased political stability and repression of Catholic and Jacobite sympathies in Britain.