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What event precipitated the English Civil War?

an invasion by France

a rebellion in Scotland

fighting in American colonies

the coronation of Charles I

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

Parliament went to war with Scotland.

Parliament restored the monarchy.

Parliament banned the monarchy forever.

Parliament imposed the Protectorate.

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

limited.

increased.

made absolute.

ended.

What was so “glorious” about the Glorious Revolution?

It set a precedent for monarchs sharing power with Parliament.

It meant that France and Spain would never again challenge England.

It did away with the constitutional monarchy.

It meant that the king and queen could be members of any religious group.

What did Charles I’s fate demonstrate?

No English monarch could ignore Parliament.

Parliament was weaker than the monarchy.

There was no place for kings and queens in England.

Kings and queens remained above the law.

Of what relevance are the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights to government in the United States?

Americans incorporated the idea of a constitutional monarchy into the Constitution.

The idea of bringing in monarchs from another country inspired Americans to do the same thing.

Many of the ideas concerning separation of powers and protection of rights were implemented in the United States.

Americans recognized that the separation of powers would never work in their newly independent country.

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

They thought that Parliament should do away with kings and queens.

They wanted to protect the rights that had been won with the Magna Carta.

They believed in the right of Parliament to collect taxes.

They did not want a Puritan on the throne of England.

The Magna Carta had what effect on English monarchs?

It said that monarchs would have absolute power.

It said that only kings could rule England.

It said that monarchs had to respect certain basic rights of citizens.

It required English monarchs to be born in foreign countries.

After Charles I became king, tensions increased when he

freed all prisoners from jail throughout the country.

formed an alliance with England’s traditional enemies, France and Spain.

asked Parliament to take over the role of taxation.

dissolved Parliament when members refused to give him funds.

Which of these best describes Oliver Cromwell?

Oliver Cromwell was a supporter of the king.

Oliver Cromwell was a member of the nobility.

Oliver Cromwell was a devout Catholic.

Oliver Cromwell was an enemy of the king.

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