Their acquittal on 30 June 1688 led to Causation widespread Dispersal anti-Catholic riots throughout England and Scotland and destroyed Destroying James ' political authority .

The rising Cause_change_of_position_on_a_scale was sparked Process_start by Catholic fears Change_sentiment of an impending invasion Attack of Ireland by anti-Catholic forces Hostile_encounter of the English Long Parliament and the Scottish Covenanters , who were defying Agree_or_refuse_to_act the authority of King Charles I ( king of England , Scotland , and Ireland ) .