What major event resulted in the downfall of King James II and the Dominion of New England?

The Glorious Revolution was a pivotal event that led to the downfall of King James II and the subsequent collapse of the Dominion of New England. Occurring in 1688, this revolution represented a shift in power as William of Orange, along with his wife Mary, ascended to the English throne after James II fled to France. The revolution was motivated by increasing discontent with James II's Catholic faith, his authoritarian rule, and his attempts to consolidate power, undermining parliamentary authority.

When William and Mary took control, they agreed to a constitutional monarchy that included the Bill of Rights, ensuring greater parliamentary power and protecting the rights of subjects. In the American colonies, this shift led to the dissolution of the Dominion of New England, which James II had established to exert greater control over the New England colonies by revoking their individual charters and combining them into a single entity. The aftermath of the Glorious Revolution saw the restoration of colonial charters and a return to more localized self-governance, reflecting the broader themes of political resistance and the quest for autonomy that characterized this period in American history.