He had become a convert to the Roman Catholic church in 1669 but when he came to the throne he had strong support from Anglicans as well as Catholics. However rebellions arose, which James put down but he began to distrust Protestants and began to appoint Roman Catholic officers to the army.
Niya na maging isang-convert sa Katoliko Romano simbahan sa 1669 ngunit kapag siya ang dumating sa trono niya malakas na suporta mula sa Anglicans pati na rin ang Katoliko. Subalit rebellions arose, na James sulatin ngunit siya ay nagsimulang sa deskompyansa Protestants at nagsimula na maghirang ng Katoliko Romano mga opisyal sa hukbo.