The Jacobites were supporters of the claim to the British throne by the House of Stuart, particularly James II and his descendants. They sought to restore the Stuarts after James was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The movement was most active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, leading to several uprisings, including the notable Jacobite risings of 1715 and 1745. The Jacobite cause was rooted in political and religious conflicts, as many supporters were Catholics or Anglicans who opposed the Protestant establishment. The movement ultimately declined after the defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, marking the end of significant Jacobite efforts to reclaim the throne.