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The Glorious Revolution Answers

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The Petition of Right (1628) resulted in the powers of the monarchy being

A
limited.
B
increased.
C
made absolute.
D
ended.
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Why did James I quarrel with Parliament?

A
He wanted to form an alliance with Louis XIV.
B
He believed in the divine right of kings.
C
He believed Parliament should be given the right to tax.
D
He wanted members of Parliament to sign the Magna Carta.
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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.
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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.
5

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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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.
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The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 contributed to what political development?

A
The outbreak of a civil war
B
The overthrow of King James I
C
The limitation of monarchical power
D
The rise to power of William and Mary
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What was so “glorious” about the Glorious Revolution?

A
It set a precedent for monarchs sharing power with Parliament.
B
It meant that France and Spain would never again challenge England.
C
It did away with the constitutional monarchy.
D
It meant that the king and queen could be members of any religious group.
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What does it mean to “quarter” soldiers?

A
to house them in private civilians’ homes
B
to banish them from service
C
to force them to serve against their will
D
to free them from prison
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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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