During the Interregnum, English Puritans outlawed blood sports such as bearbaiting because the
a.
Puritans opposed cruelty to animals
b. Public saw the sports as entertaining
c.
Sports violated the teaching of scripture
d. Sports drew people away from the theaters
e. Sports invited sinful gambling and drinking
The Enlgish Parliament disagreed with all the following policies of Charles I EXCEPT his
a.
Claim of divine right
b. High church religious policy
c.
Demands for money
d. Authorization of translation of scripture
e. Refusal to call Parliament
James I agreed to a new translation of the Bible in his one concession to the
a.
Catholics
b. Puritans
c.
Levellers
d. House of Commons
e. Arminians
The Restoration of Charles II to the throne in 1660 indicates that many Englismen
a.
Hoped thant Calvinism would remain a viable part of English religious life
b. Were unsympathetic to the ideas of John Locke
c.
Had never chosen sides in the struggle between King and Parliament
d. Had a deep affection for the Stuart dynasty
Were tired of what they perceived to be the anarchism of the English Republic
Oliver Cromwell’s New Model Army differed from the Cavelier forces under Charles I by
a.
Its emphasis on cavalry
b. Deemphasizing the role of religion
c.
Its recruitment of continental mercenaries
d. Providing regular pay for soldiers and for paying for supplies taken from farmers
e. Remaining on the defensive
The relative peace of the Restoration Period in England broke down when
a.
Oliver Cromwell did
b. James II ascended to the throne
c.
Charles II ascended to the throne
d. Elizabeth I ascended to the throne
e. A Protestant fleet invaded from the Netherlands
The Law Code of 1649 is an example of the Romanov tsars’
a.
Policy of enlightened despotism
b. Expansionist aims
c.
Willlinginess to give the nobility complete control over the classes of people below them
d. Incompetence
Commitment to liberal reform
Which of the following would NOT be included in a list of the causes of the English Civil War(1642-1646)
a.
The religion of Charles I’s wife
b. Wars with Spain and France
c.
The invasion of a Protestant army from the Netherlands
d. The invasion of England by the Scots
e. Parliament’s refusal to fund the war with Scotland without reform
The British seemed to profit LEAST in 1713 from the settlement of the War of Spanish Succession in which of the following ways?
a.
They got Gibraltar
b. They got the asiento, the slave trade with the Spanish America
c.
The Southern Netherlands went to Austria
d. The throne of Spain went to the Bourbons
e. They got Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
The English Civil War immediately resulted in
a.
An end to the Stuart monarchy
b. Religious toleration for Catholics
c.
Reopening of the theaters
d. More power for Parliament
e. A virtual dictatorship by Oliver Cromwell
During the Interregnum, English Puritans outlawed blood sports such as bearbaiting because the
a.
Puritans opposed cruelty to animals
b. Public saw sport as entertaining
c.
Sports violated the teaching of scripture
d. Sports drew people away from the theaters
e. Sport invited sinful gambling and drinking
Religious toleration by the English government from 1534, when the English Reformation began, to 1689, when Toleration Act was passed
a.
Guaranteed the right to worship to all Christian sects
b. Denied the right to worship to all except Anglicans
c.
Denied only the right to worship to atheists
d. Periodically denied to Catholics the right to worship
e. Was verified, at times denying then guaranteeing freedom of worship to different sects
Which of the following is NOT true of the “Glorious Revolution” of 1689?
a.
It established, once and for all, the right of Parliament to levy taxes
b. It established that the monarchy and Parliament ruled England together
c.
It reflected the theories of government of Thomas Hobbes
d. It was supported by the theories of John Locke
e. It marked the supremacy of constitutionalism in England
The Glorious Revolution of 1688 was a turning point in British history because
a.
The Roundheads defeated the Cavaliers and executed the king making Parliament the supreme power in the nation
b. It marked Roman Catholicism’s return to both England and Scotland as an official state religion
c.
The French vowed to stay out of British international affairs as a result of the Glorious Revolution of 1688
d. Puritans gained supreme power throughout the country and they threatened another civil war if Oliver Cromwell’s reforms were not
reinstated
e. It was accompanied by the English Bill of Rights that limited monarchial authority significantly
King Charles I of England was forced to call a parliament in 1640 following
a.
The outbreak of a rebellion in Scotland
b. The declaration of war between France and England
c.
The demands of Parliament to be called into session
d. A mass public outcry demanding that a new parliamentary session by called
A declaration of royal bankruptcy
James I agreed to a new translation of the Bible in his one concession to the
a.
Catholics
b. Puritans
c.
Levellers
d. House of Commons
e. Arminians
During the English Revolution, the Levellers advocated the idea that
a.
All private property should be abolished
b. The economic playing field needed to be leveled to allow for greater opportunities for the poor
c.
The monarchy had to be restored
d. All men should have the vote regardless of whether they own property
e. There was a contract between the government and the people
The “Diggers” a group that emerged during the English Revolution, believed that
a.
The monarchy must be based on popular support
b. England needed to become a theocracy
c.
Enclosure laws needed to be enforced
d. Private ownership of land should be abolished
e. Property belonging to supporters of Charles I should be redistributed to the landless
Oliver Cromwell’s New Model Army differed from the Cavalier forces under Charles I by
a.
Its emphasis on cavalry
b. Deemphasizing the role of religion
c.
Its recruitment of continental mercenaries
d. Providing regular pay for soldiers and for paying for supplies taken from farmers
e. Remaining on the defensive
The relative peace of the Restoration Period in England broke down when
a.
Oliver Cromwell
b. James II ascended to the throne
c.
Charles II ascended to the throne
d. Elizabeth I ascended to the throne
e. A Protestant fleet invaded form the Netherlands
Which of the following would NOT be included in a list of the causes kof the English Civil War(1642-1646)
a.
The religion of Charles I’s wife
b. Wars with Spain and France
c.
The invasion of a Protestant army form the Netherlands
d. The invasion of England by the Scots
e. Parliament’s refusal to fund the war with Scotland without reform
20. After the defeat of King Charles I in the English Civil War and his execution in 1649, England was governed for a decade by
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
a democratic republic with universal suffrage
a commonwealth led by Oliver Cromwell and his son
a constitutional monarchy under King James II
the king of Scotland
a parliamentary council dominated by egalitarians
56. Which of the following was a primary result of the Glorious Revolution of 1688?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
The establishment of universal male suffrage
The restoration of Roman Catholicism to both England and Scotland
The limitation of monarchical power
The execution of Charles I
The triumph of Puritanism
Which of the following is most true of the Glorious Revolution of 1688?
a.
It represents the triumph of constitutionalism in Britain
b. It brought democracy to Britain
c.
It began the Restoration Period in Britain
d. It began the Commonwealth Period in Britain
e. It ended the Commonwealth Period in Britain
James I agreed to a new translation of the Bible in his one concession to the
f.
Catholics
g.
h.
i.
Puritans
Levellers
House of Commons
Arminians
Oliver Cromwell’s New Model Army differed from the Cavelier forces under Charles I by
a.
Its emphasis on cavalry
b. Deemphasizing the role of religion
c.
Its recruitment of continental mercenaries
d. Providing regular pay for soldiers and for paying for supplies taken from farmers
Remaining on the defensive
The relative peace of the Restoration Period in England broke down when
f.
Oliver Cromwell did
g.
James II ascended to the throne
h. Charles II ascended to the throne
i.
Elizabeth I ascended to the throne
j.
A Protestant fleet invaded from the Netherlands
The Restoration of Charles II to the throne in 1660 indicates that many Englismen
e. Hoped thant Calvinism would remain a viable part of English religious life
f.
Were unsympathetic to the ideas of John Locke
g.
Had never chosen sides in the struggle between King and Parliament
h. Had a deep affection for the Stuart dynasty
Were tired of what they perceived to be the anarchism of the English Republic
Which of the following would NOT be included in a list of the causes of the English Civil War(1642-1646)
f.
The religion of Charles I’s wife
g.
Wars with Spain and France
h. The invasion of a Protestant army from the Netherlands
i.
The invasion of England by the Scots
j.
Parliament’s refusal to fund the war with Scotland without reform
The English Parliament during the period from 1600 to 1715
a.
Was a relatively new institution
b. Wasa exclusively an institution of the nobility
c.
Was an institution opposed to monarchy
d. Was the institution in which nobles, merchants, and professionaliis formed an alliance to oppose the absolutist goals of the Stuart
monarchs
e. Was in favor of a one-man, one-vote system of democracy
In the 18th century in England was a time when Parliament was able to strengthen its power over the monarchy, mainly because
a.
Of the documents William and Mary had to sign in 1689
b. Rich merchants and landowners controlled the House of Commons
c.
Parliament controlled the government’s purse
d. The first two Hanover kings hardly spoke English and were concerned with English affairs
Parliament was elected by universal male suffrage
e.
The Bristish seemed to profit LEAST in 1713 from the settlement of the War of Spanish Succession in which of the following ways
a.
They got Gibraltar
b. Theygot the asiento, the slave trade with Spanish America
c.
The Southern Netherlands went to Austria
d. The throne of Spain went to the Bourbons
e. They got Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
Probably the most significant long tern result of the Puritan Revolution (11643-1660) was
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The restoration of the Stuarts to the throne
The issuance of the Petition of Rights
The increased authority of Parliiament
The vindication of the divine right of the onarchy
The recognition of Calvinism as England’s official religion
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Declaration of Rights, 1689?
a.
Only Parliament can levy taxes
b. The king may maintain a standing army without the consent of Parliament
c.
All laws must be made of the consent of the Parliament
d. The right of trial by jury is guaranteed
e. Due process of law is guaranteed
Wllian and Mary’s ascension to the English thro of Parliament to oraise taxesne in 1689
a.
Restricted the right of Parliament to raise taxes
b. Nullified the Declaration of Rights
c.
Was founded on the divine-right theory
d. Indicated the supremacy of Parliament
e. Restored the Tudor dynasty
That England developed a constitutional government that can be explained by all of the following EXCEPT
a.
The English kins rejected the divine right theory
b. The Tudor monarchs, lacking a legitimate claim to the throne , had to cooperate with Parliament
c.
The English gentry blurred the sharp class distinction s between the nobility and middle classes that existed elsewhere in
Europe
d. Revolution strengthened the role of Parliament
e. a tradition of individual rights served as the basis for constitituionalism
The the Anglican Church broke from Rome before altering Roman Catholic dogma indicates that
a.
Henry started the English Reform ation because he couldn’t get a divorce sanctioned by the Pope
b. Henry’s lust for Anne Bolyn motivated him to reject his devout Catholicism
c.
Because Henry was eager to have a male heir, he urged Parliament to pass the Act of Supremacy
d. Thomas Cranmer issued the divorce that precipitated the Reformation in return for his appointment as Archbishop of
Cantabury
e. Many factors, including resentment of papal states , contributed to the English Reformantion
Probably the most significant long tern result of the Puritan Revolution (11643-1660) was
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
The restoration of the Stuarts to the throne
The issuance of the Petition of Rights
The increased authority of Parliiament
The vindication of the divine right of the onarchy
The recognition of Calvinism as England’s official religion
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Declaration of Rights, 1689?
f.
Only Parliament can levy taxes
g.
The king may maintain a standing army without the consent of Parliament
h. All laws must be made of the consent of the Parliament
i.
The right of trial by jury is guaranteed
j.
Due process of law is guaranteed
Wllian and Mary’s ascension to the English thro of Parliament to oraise taxesne in 1689
f.
Restricted the right of Parliament to raise taxes
g.
Nullified the Declaration of Rights
h. Was founded on the divine-right theory
i.
Indicated the supremacy of Parliament
j.
Restored the Tudor dynasty
During the 16th and 17th centures, while France developed absolutism , the English monarchy was check by
A strong peasantry
A few powerful and independent noble families
A Bill of Rights guaranteeing individual freedoms
The Anglican Church
A strong parliament
That England developed a constitutional government that can be explained by all of the following EXCEPT
The English kins rejected the divine right theory
The Tudor monarchs, lacking a legitimate claim to the throne , had to cooperate with Parliament
The English gentry blurred the sharp class distinction s between the nobility and middle classes that existed elsewhere in Europe
Revolution strengthened the role of Parliament
a tradition of individual rights served as the basis for constitituionalism
The the Anglican Church broke from Rome before altering Roman Catholic dogma indicates that
Henry started the English Reform ation because he couldn’t get a divorce sanctioned by the Pope
Henry’s lust for Anne Bolyn motivated him to reject his devout Catholicism
Because Henry was eager to have a male heir, he urged Parliament to pass the Act of Supremacy
Thomas Cranmer issued the divorce that precipitated the Reformation in return for his appointment as Archbishop of Cantabury
Many factors, including resentment of papal states , contributed to the English Reformantion
The English Parliament during the period from 1600 to 1715
f.
Was a relatively new institution
g.
Wasa exclusively an institution of the nobility
h. Was an institution opposed to monarchy
i.
Was the institution in which nobles, merchants, and professionaliis formed an alliance to oppose the absolutist goals of the Stuart
monarchs
j.
Was in favor of a one-man, one-vote system of democracy
In the period 1600-1715, the English had the greatest success in resisting the absolutist designs of their monarchs for all of the following
reasons EXCEPT
a.
The nobility forged an alliance with a wealthy and powerful merchant and professional class
b. The English nobility was the most powerful in all of Europe
c.
The Parliament was an old and respected institution
d. The Stuart monarchs were perceived to have Catholic leaning and sympathies
e. The English economy was weel developed and diversified
During the Interregnum, English Puritans outlawed blood sports such as bearbaiting because the
a.
Puritans opposed cruelty to animals
b. Public saw the sports as entertaining
c.
Sports violated the teaching of scripture
d. Sports drew people away from the theaters
e. Sports invited sinful gambling and drinking
The period of British history 1649-1660, in which Britain was ruled without a monarch is known as
a.
The Restoration
b. The Glorious Revolution
c.
The Commonwealth
d. The English Civil War
The Norman Conquest
59. The principal reason England reverted to a monarchical form of government following the
Cromwell’s
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
ineffective mercantilist policy
inability to establish broad popular support for his government
inability to impose religious uniformity
ineffective foreign policy
inability to control dissidents in the army
Interregnum of Oliver Cromwell lay in
The Restoration of Charless II to the throne in 1660 indicates that many Englishmen
a.
Hoped that Calvinism would remain a viable part of English religious life
b. Were unsympathetic to the ideas of john Locke
c.
Had never chosen sides in the struggle between King and Parliament
d. Had a deep affection for the Stuart dynasty
e. Were tired of what they perceived to be the anarchism of the English Republic