3.2 The English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution

Which country moved towards a constitutional government instead of absolutism?

• England

• France

• Russia

• Austria

What was the main cause of the English Civil War according to the text?

• Disputes over land use and ownership between peasants and the nobility

• Religious disagreements only

• Economic issues alone

• Tensions between the monarchy's divine right claims and parliamentary rights

Who succeeded James I on the throne of England?

• James II

• Charles I

• Charles II

• William of Orange

What was Charles I's belief that caused tension with Parliament?

• Abolishment of taxation

• Support for democratic principles

• Right to freedom of speech

• Absolute monarchy

What did parliament do to Charles I?

• Made peace with him

• Exiled him

• Executed him

• Restored his powers

What was the outcome of the English Civil War?

• Establishment of a republic under Cromwell

• Reinforcement of the monarchy

• None of the above

• Creation of a democratic state

What was the significant effect of the Glorious Revolution?

• Strengthening of Catholic influences

• Complete abolition of the monarchy

• End of the divine right of kings in England

• Charles II regained the throne

According to the English Bill of Rights, who had the power to raise taxes?

• Local governments

• The Church

• The King

• Parliament

Who were offered the throne after James II fled England?

• Mary and Philip

• Anne and George

• William and Mary

• Elizabeth and James