USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The colonists were temporarily freed of strict, anti-Puritan laws after King James was overthrown.

Detailed explanation-2: -News of the Glorious Revolution had a significant and profound affect on the colonies in North America, particularly the Massachusetts Bay Colony. When colonists learned of Mary and William’s rise to power it caused a series of revolts against the government officials appointed by James II.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Whigs, the main supporters of the Glorious Revolution, gained the confidence of William and passed into law the Toleration Act of 1689. This allowed moderate Protestant Dissenters, but not Catholics, to worship publicly in licensed meeting places.

Detailed explanation-4: -Toleration for nonconformists In 1689, after much debate, Parliament passed the Toleration Act “to unite their Majesties Protestant subjects in interest and affection". It allowed most dissenters – though not all – the freedom to worship publicly, provided they took a simplified version of the oath of allegiance.