English and American Revolutions

Who was the monarch before James Stuart (James I)?

• Charles I

• Elizabeth I

• Mary II

• Charles II

Which leader signed the Petition of Rights?

• James I

• Charles II

• James II

• Charles I

Which leader fought with Parliament over religion and money?

• Elizabeth I

• James I

• Charles I

• William and Mary

Which leader always needed money because of wars?

• William and Mary

• Elizabeth I

• Charles I

• James II

Define: Petition of Rights

• Law was higher than the king

• Proof must be provided to prove innocence

• Criminals were allowed rights and privileges

• Monarchs answer to God

What was the result of Charles I going against the Petition of Rights?

• Glorious Revolution

• Habeas Corpus

• Constitutional Monarchy

• English Civil War

Who was captured, tried, and executed after the English Civil War?

• Mary I

• James I

• Charles I

• Charles II

Who will lead England after the English Civil War?

• Oliver Cromwell

• James I

• Charles I

• Elizabeth I

Define: Habeas Corpus

• Prisoners were not allowed quick and speedy trials

• Prisoners couldn't be put in jail without reason

• Prisoners could pick their form of execution

• Prisoners were allowed to be told what the crime was

Why did James II become king?

• Charles II had no sons

• James I died

• Charles I won the English Civil War

• Invited to overthrow his father