Jacobitism was a political movement in Britain that aimed to restore the House of Stuart to the throne after the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which ousted King James II. Supporters, known as Jacobites, believed in the divine right of kings and sought to reinstate James II and his descendants, who were Catholic, against the Protestant monarchy. The movement gained momentum through several uprisings, notably the Jacobite risings of 1715 and 1745. The latter was led by Charles Edward Stuart, also known as "Bonnie Prince Charlie." Despite initial successes, the Jacobites were ultimately defeated, leading to the decline of their cause and the suppression of Scottish culture.