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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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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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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
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What happened to Charles I?

A
He defeated the Cavaliers.
B
He became a Puritan.
C
He was tried and executed.
D
He became a military dictator.
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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, in general, was the relationship between Parliament and kings Charles II and James II?

A
The kings respected Parliament’s limits on their power.
B
The kings were able to increase their power at the expense of Parliament.
C
The kings continued to challenge Parliament's authority.
D
The kings gave in to Parliament when there was a disagreement.
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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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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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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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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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