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The Glorious Revolution

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The Petition of Right (1628) resulted in the powers of the monarchy being
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limited
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Read the speech James I made to Parliament in 1609. The state of monarchy is the supremest thing upon earth, for kings are not only God's lieutenants upon earth and sit upon God's throne, but even by God himself they are called gods. . . . [Y]ou do not meddle with the main points of government; that is my craft . . . to meddle with that were to lessen me. What argument was the king making?
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Kings are God's representatives on Earth, and they should not be challenged.
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Why did James I quarrel with Parliament?
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He believed in the divine right of kings.
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What did Charles I's fate demonstrate?
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No English monarch could ignore Parliament.
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What did Parliament do soon after the death of Oliver Cromwell?
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Parliament restored the monarchy.
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Of what relevance are the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights to government in the United States?
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Many of the ideas concerning separation of powers and protection of rights were implemented in the United States.
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What was so "glorious" about the Glorious Revolution?
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It set a precedent for monarchs sharing power with Parliament.
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Which of these best describes Oliver Cromwell?
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Oliver Cromwell was an enemy of the king.
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The Magna Carta had what effect on English monarchs?
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It said that monarchs had to respect certain basic rights of citizens.
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What is the most likely reason why some members of Parliament opposed James I?
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They wanted to protect the rights that had been won with the Magna Carta.
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What event precipitated the English Civil War?
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a rebellion in Scotland
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Parliament invited William and Mary to take the English throne on the condition that they
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accept Parliament's limits on their power.
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After Charles I became king, tensions increased when he
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dissolved Parliament when members refused to give him funds.
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What happened to Charles I?
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He was tried and executed.