The Jacobite Uprisings were a series of rebellions in Great Britain during the late 17th and 18th centuries. They aimed to restore the Stuart monarchy, specifically James II and his descendants, to the throne after they were deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The most notable uprisings occurred in 1715 and 1745, led by figures like James Francis Edward Stuart and Charles Edward Stuart. The 1745 uprising, often called the Forty-Five, saw significant support in Scotland but ultimately failed at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. The aftermath led to harsh reprisals against the Highland clans and the decline of the Jacobite cause. These events significantly shaped Scottish history and identity.