The Monmouth Rebellion

The Monmouth Rebellion of 1685 was an uprising led by James Scott, the Duke of Monmouth, against King James II of England. Monmouth aimed to overthrow James, whom he viewed as a threat to Protestantism and parliamentary rights. The rebellion gathered support in southwestern England but was poorly coordinated and ultimately defeated at the Battle of Sedgemoor. Its suppression led to harsh reprisals and heightened tensions between supporters of the monarchy and those wanting constitutional change, marking a significant episode in the tumultuous political landscape preceding the Glorious Revolution.