7-2.4: English Civil War and Glorious Revolution

How did the idea of divine right impact the English Civil War?

• Parliament supported the monarchy's claim to the throne.

• The monarchy wanted to give up the throne but were unable.

• Parliament questioned the monarchy's claim to the throne.

• The monarchy believed they were elected to the throne.

How did the English Civil War support the philosophies of John Locke?

• Parliament's victory showed that citizens would fight against tyrannical leaders.

• The monarchy's victory proved that citizens need strong leaders.

• Parliament's victory established the first communist government.

• The monarchy's victory provided proof of "divine right."

What issues from the Enlightenment influenced the English Civil War?

• the struggle between the powers of the people and the powers of the monarchy

• the economic differences between most citizens and the monarchy

• the cultural differences between the Scottish and the English

• the dispute between Protestants and Catholics within Parliament

What was a lasting effect of the English Civil War on the British government?

• The monarchy was given authoritarian control.

• A totalitarian government was established in England.

• The Declaration of Independence was written.

• The power of the king was limited by Parliament.

Why was King Charles I tried and beheaded in 1649?

• He was found guilty of abusing his powers against Parliament.

• He was captured by the French as they invaded England.

• He demanded that they become a Protestant nation.

• He failed in his attempt to conquer Scotland.

What concern of the English people sparked the Glorious Revolution of 1688?

• The people were concerned that King James II would start a war with the French.

• The people were concerned that King James II would try to convert England to Protestantism.

• The people were concerned that King James II would try to return England to Catholicism.

• The people were concerned that King James II would hurt profits from trade by heavy taxes.

Why did William and Mary agree to limit the power of the monarchy in the Glorious Revolution?

• In exchange for less power, they were allowed to overturn Magna Carta,

• They wanted to give the monarchy the power to control all levels of government.

• In exchange for less power, they were given the throne without going to war.

• Parliament had threatened to execute them if they maintained their power.

This is a quote from the English Bill of Rights of 1689. According to this quote, how did the English Bill of Rights change the English government?

• It established an alliance between England and France.

• It limited the powers of the monarchy.

• It established England as a Catholic nation.

• It formed an absolute monarchy.

What form of government did the English Bill of Rights of 1689 establish for England?

• dictatorship

• communism

• direct democracy

• limited constitutional monarchy

What do the English Civil War, the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights have in common?

• They led the Thirteen Colonies to declare independence.

• They led to an increase in the number of British colonies.

• They limited the power of the monarchy and established the supremacy of Parliament.

• They decreased the amount of religious freedom in England.