Jacobites

The Jacobites are supporters the kings (in the 18th century namely James II, James Edward, Charles Edward). Their main goal was to restore catholic monarchy in England. The Jacobite's allies in the 18th century were to be found in the catholic countries, e.g. France and Ireland. In England, they sympathized with the Tories.

Important Jacobite risings in the 18th century: 1708: A reaction to the Act of Union. 1715: An attempt to wipe out the Hanoverian rule in England. 1745: A reaction to the English warfare. The Jacobites won the battle in Prestonpans. But in 1746, they lost the battle in Culloden.