What were the supporters of James II, who still saw him as the rightful king, called?

APuritans
BJacobitesRight answer
CRoundheads
DCavaliers

Answer: Jacobites

Some people, especially in Scotland, kept backing James after he lost the throne. Some joined him in France; these supporters were known as Jacobites.

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