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What was the main reason for the imposition of high taxes by the Parliament during the Commonwealth period?
What was the main reason for the imposition of high taxes by the Parliament during the Commonwealth period?
- To fund economic reforms
- To improve the lives of the common people
- To maintain a strong army (correct)
- To encourage trade and commerce
What event led to the establishment of the Commonwealth of England?
What event led to the establishment of the Commonwealth of England?
- The Restoration of Monarchy
- The dismissal of the Rump Parliament
- The Glorious Revolution
- The abolition of the monarchy, privy council, and house of lords (correct)
Why did Cromwell refuse the crown in 1657 when establishing the Protectorate?
Why did Cromwell refuse the crown in 1657 when establishing the Protectorate?
- He sought to maintain a king-like figure without being a monarch
- He believed in a republican form of government (correct)
- He wanted to avoid conflicts with other European monarchs
- The Parliament did not support him as king
What document was established in 1688 to secure the Protestant succession to the English throne?
What document was established in 1688 to secure the Protestant succession to the English throne?
Which event marked the return to monarchy in England?
Which event marked the return to monarchy in England?
What was a key feature of Restoration Drama during the period of Charles II's rule?
What was a key feature of Restoration Drama during the period of Charles II's rule?
What was the main impact of William III and Mary II's reforms on England?
What was the main impact of William III and Mary II's reforms on England?
What did the 1694 establishment of the Bank of England signify for England?
What did the 1694 establishment of the Bank of England signify for England?
What was the significance of the dissolution of the Rump Parliament?
What was the significance of the dissolution of the Rump Parliament?
What impact did the Glorious Revolution have on English governance?
What impact did the Glorious Revolution have on English governance?
What characterized Charles II's 'Cavalier Parliament'?
What characterized Charles II's 'Cavalier Parliament'?
What was a core feature of the Act of Settlement established in 1701?
What was a core feature of the Act of Settlement established in 1701?
What was the primary reason for the imposition of high taxes by the Parliament during the Commonwealth period?
What was the primary reason for the imposition of high taxes by the Parliament during the Commonwealth period?
What characterized the rule of the Rump Parliament during the Commonwealth period?
What characterized the rule of the Rump Parliament during the Commonwealth period?
What was the significance of Charles II's 'Cavalier Parliament'?
What was the significance of Charles II's 'Cavalier Parliament'?
What was the main impact of William III and Mary II's reforms on England?
What was the main impact of William III and Mary II's reforms on England?
What was a key feature of Restoration Drama during the period of Charles II's rule?
What was a key feature of Restoration Drama during the period of Charles II's rule?
What was the event that led to the establishment of the Commonwealth of England?
What was the event that led to the establishment of the Commonwealth of England?
Why did Cromwell refuse the crown in 1657 when establishing the Protectorate?
Why did Cromwell refuse the crown in 1657 when establishing the Protectorate?
What characterized the dismissal of the Rump Parliament on 20th April 1653?
What characterized the dismissal of the Rump Parliament on 20th April 1653?
What document was established in 1688 to secure the Protestant succession to the English throne?
What document was established in 1688 to secure the Protestant succession to the English throne?
What was a core feature of the Act of Settlement established in 1701?
What was a core feature of the Act of Settlement established in 1701?
What was the main reason for the establishment of the Commonwealth of England?
What was the main reason for the establishment of the Commonwealth of England?
What was the main significance of the 1694 establishment of the Bank of England for England?
What was the main significance of the 1694 establishment of the Bank of England for England?
What were the key changes made to the power structure during the Commonwealth period in England?
What were the key changes made to the power structure during the Commonwealth period in England?
What characterized the rule of the Rump Parliament during the Commonwealth period?
What characterized the rule of the Rump Parliament during the Commonwealth period?
What were the key features of the 'Barebone's Parliament' during the Commonwealth period?
What were the key features of the 'Barebone's Parliament' during the Commonwealth period?
What significant event marked the establishment of the Protectorate by Cromwell?
What significant event marked the establishment of the Protectorate by Cromwell?
What characterized the Restoration Drama during the rule of Charles II?
What characterized the Restoration Drama during the rule of Charles II?
What were the main reforms introduced by William III and Mary II after the Glorious Revolution?
What were the main reforms introduced by William III and Mary II after the Glorious Revolution?
What were the key provisions of the 1688 Bill of Rights in England?
What were the key provisions of the 1688 Bill of Rights in England?
What was the significance of the 1694 establishment of the Bank of England for England?
What was the significance of the 1694 establishment of the Bank of England for England?
What were the main objectives of the Act of Settlement established in 1701?
What were the main objectives of the Act of Settlement established in 1701?
What was the main impact of Charles II's 'Cavalier Parliament' on English governance?
What was the main impact of Charles II's 'Cavalier Parliament' on English governance?
What characterized the dismissal of the Rump Parliament on 20th April 1653?
What characterized the dismissal of the Rump Parliament on 20th April 1653?
What were the key factors that led to the Glorious Revolution in England?
What were the key factors that led to the Glorious Revolution in England?
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