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What is the most likely reason why some members of Parliament opposed James I?

A
They thought that Parliament should do away with kings and queens.
B
They wanted to protect the rights that had been won with the Magna Carta.
C
They believed in the right of Parliament to collect taxes.
D
They did not want a Puritan on the throne of England.
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Read the speech James I made to Parliament in 1609.The state of monarchy is the supremest thing upon earth, for kings are not only God's lieutenants upon earth and sit upon God's throne, but even by God himself they are called gods. . . .[Y]ou do not meddle with the main points of government; that is my craft . . . to meddle with that were to lessen me.

A
Kings should not believe in God, for they are gods themselves.
B
Kings are God’s representatives on Earth, and they should not be challenged.
C
Kings should agree that it is Parliament’s job to run the government.
D
Kings need to be more respectful of Parliament.
3

What event precipitated the English Civil War?

A
an invasion by France
B
a rebellion in Scotland
C
fighting in American colonies
D
the coronation of Charles I
4

When James II became king, many people opposed him because he was a

A
Protestant.
B
Puritan.
C
Catholic.
D
non-believer.
5

What did Charles I’s fate demonstrate?

A
No English monarch could ignore Parliament.
B
Parliament was weaker than the monarchy.
C
There was no place for kings and queens in England.
D
Kings and queens remained above the law.
6

The Magna Carta had what effect on English monarchs?

A
It said that monarchs would have absolute power.
B
It said that only kings could rule England.
C
It said that monarchs had to respect certain basic rights of citizens.
D
It required English monarchs to be born in foreign countries.
7

What did Parliament do soon after the death of Oliver Cromwell?

A
Parliament went to war with Scotland.
B
Parliament restored the monarchy.
C
Parliament banned the monarchy forever.
D
Parliament imposed the Protectorate.
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Of what relevance are the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights to government in the United States?

A
Americans incorporated the idea of a constitutional monarchy into the Constitution.
B
The idea of bringing in monarchs from another country inspired Americans to do the same thing.
C
Many of the ideas concerning separation of powers and protection of rights were implemented in the United States.
D
Americans recognized that the separation of powers would never work in their newly independent country.
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After Charles I became king, tensions increased when he

A
freed all prisoners from jail throughout the country.
B
formed an alliance with England’s traditional enemies, France and Spain.
C
asked Parliament to take over the role of taxation.
D
dissolved Parliament when members refused to give him funds.
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Which of these best describes Oliver Cromwell?

A
Oliver Cromwell was a supporter of the king.
B
Oliver Cromwell was a member of the nobility.
C
Oliver Cromwell was a devout Catholic.
D
Oliver Cromwell was an enemy of the king.

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