A Turbulent Time (1625-1798: Historical Background)

Charles I frequently clashed with Parliament about ______________________________.

• the roll of the monarchy on religious matters.

• money to fund his wars.

• the belief that the Earth was at the center of universe.

• removal of political factions within Parliament.

Which member of Parliament led the reformers to defeat the royalist army and removed Charles I from the throne?

• Alexander Pope

• Ben Johnson

• John Dryden

• Oliver Cromwell

Parliament also believed Charles I was abusing his power because he _______________________________.

• extorted loans from wealthy subjects

• pressed the poor into service as soldiers or sailors

• insisted that clergymen observe all the ceremonies of the Anglican Church

• all of the above

After being taken prisoner, Charles I was convicted for treason and _____________________________.

• hanged

• beheaded

• imprisoned for life

• executed by fire squad

Despite the people's hopes for a free society, Cromwell dissolved Parliament, named himself Lord Protector, and ruled the country as a _________________________________

• dictator

• vagabond

• democratic state

• religious radical

Who became king after Parliament restored the monarchy after Cromwell's death?

• James I

• Charles II

• William of Orange

• Elizabeth III

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 occurred because _________________________

• scholars discovered enlightenment through reason and observing nature

• not a drop of blood was shed when William and Mary replaced James II

• Parliament established a tyrannical form of government

• theaters were reopened and thrived along with art and literature

William and Mary agreed to a Bill of Rights along with Parliament which established England as a _________________________________ monarchy.

• independent

• constitutional

• tyrannical

• universal

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Agricultural Revolution?

• New farm tools made it possible for farms to produce more food

• With more food available, the population surged upward.

• Factory saw a decrease in workers willing work long hours running machines.

• Many people left the countryside since fewer farmhands were needed.

Which two inventions allowed factories to produce vast quantities of cloth and merchants to sell all over the world? (mark both answers)

• steam engine

• telegraph

• power loom

• printing press