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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Influence of Cultural Revolutions

Question 5 • Modern World History A-CR

What did the Petition of Right achieve?

Answer
A
It increased the power of the monarchy.
B
It increased tensions with France and Spain.
C
It limited the power of the monarchy.
D
It limited Parliament’s power to impose taxes.

Explanation

The Petition of Right, presented to Charles I in 1628, challenged the king’s ability to rule without Parliament’s consent. It opposed practices such as raising taxes without Parliament’s approval and imprisoning people arbitrarily, so it helped limit the power of the monarchy. The correct choice is “It limited the power of the monarchy.”

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