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Why did Charles I disregard Parliament's opinions on economic spending?
Why did Charles I disregard Parliament's opinions on economic spending?
- He wanted to maintain a balance of power
- He was pressured by the public
- He was influenced by his son
- He believed in ruling by divine right (correct)
What demands did Parliament have when it was recalled in 1640?
What demands did Parliament have when it was recalled in 1640?
- Dissolve the monarchy and establish a republic
- Increase taxes on the wealthy
- Grant more power to the king
- Control all church and military matters and appoint ministers and judges (correct)
Where did Charles I move his court during the conflict?
Where did Charles I move his court during the conflict?
- York (correct)
- London
- Oxford
- Edinburgh
Which movement is often referred to as 'The Age of Reason' in England?
Which movement is often referred to as 'The Age of Reason' in England?
Which literary movement believed that the classical authors of ancient Greece and Rome had perfected the rules and norms for literature?
Which literary movement believed that the classical authors of ancient Greece and Rome had perfected the rules and norms for literature?
What is a major characteristic of the Enlightenment?
What is a major characteristic of the Enlightenment?
Which of the following best describes the central goal of the Puritans?
Which of the following best describes the central goal of the Puritans?
What did John Milton value and defend?
What did John Milton value and defend?
Which of the following statements about Puritanism is true?
Which of the following statements about Puritanism is true?
What did Puritans consider as the 'pure' word of God?
What did Puritans consider as the 'pure' word of God?
Who spoke for 'the true warfaring Christian' in his famous essay Areopagitica?
Who spoke for 'the true warfaring Christian' in his famous essay Areopagitica?
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