When James, brother of king Charles II, married Mary of Modena, who was Catholic, the English Parliament wanted James to do what?
- Renounce his rights to the English throne
- Force her to become Anglican or Presbyterian
- Divorce her
- Abstain from having sex with his wife
Answer
The correct answer is D) Abstain from having sex with his wife.
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