English Leaders
Wars/Political Conflict
Protection For The People
100
Which king abused their power so immensely that Parliament had to make a petition, specifically to renounce their absolutism?
King Charles I
100
Which war began when King Charles I imposed changes to the religious practices of the Church of Scotland? It also forced Charles to recall Parliament.
Bishop War
100
Parliament created this document in 1628 to denounce absolutism and limit the abusive powers of King Charles I. What is the name of this document?
The Petition of Right
200
Which Ruler of England dismissed Parliament for 11 years, so he could rule freely and tried to get money illegally by directly taxing his subjects?
King Charles I
200
Which war challenged the Divine Right of Kings and established the supremacy of Parliament?
The English Civil War
200
This document protects specific natural Rights for the people and limits royal power. Parliament forced this document to be signed by William and Mary in 1689. What is this document/bill called?
The English Bill of Rights.
300
Which King of England stated, " Kings are not only God's lieutenants on earth...but even by God himself they are called Gods"?
Jame I.
300
This political conflict involved King James II, who was rebelled against for forcing Catholicism, and his daughter and her husband, Mary and William. What political conflict is this referring to?
The Glorious Revolution
300
Popular sovereignty connects which two English documents through several restrictions against the King's power.
The Petition of Right and The English Bill of Rights.
400
This king was publicly beheaded, and his last speech said, "a subject and a sovereign are clear different things". What is this king's name?
Charles I.
400
The Petition of Right is based on what other document? This document fights for "free church, reforming law... and controlling the behavior of royal officials."
Magna Carta