What was significant about Oliver Cromwell's rule in England?

He was the only non-monarch to rule over England

Why was the overthrow of James II by William and Mary called the Glorious Revolution?

It was a bloodless revolution; very few people died

What was the main effect of the English Bill of Rights?

It greatly reduced the power of the monarchy

Which was NOT a right granted by the English Bill of Rights?

Absolute power given to the monarch

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1
Who did Parliament call to overthrow James II?
Frederick the Great
William of Orange and Mary
Peter the Great
Napoleon Bonaparte
2
What was significant about Oliver Cromwell's rule in England?
He brought democracy to England
He was the only non-monarch to rule over England
He conquered territories in France
He implemented the English Bill of Rights
3
Which religious group made up most of the Parliament and fought against Charles I?
Menonites
Puritans
Lutherans
Anglicans
4
Why was the overthrow of James II by William and Mary called the Glorious Revolution?
It was a bloodless revolution; very few people died
James II died before the invasion occurred
The revolution failed after the 1st battle.
It was the longest war in England's history
5
What was the main effect of the English Bill of Rights?
It strengthened the monarchy's power
It greatly reduced the power of the monarchy
It got rid of the Parliament
It completely removed the monarchy
6
What was Oliver Cromwell's title when he ruled over England?
Emperor Oliver
Great Elector
King Oliver I
Lord Protector
7
James I and other monarchs believed that this gave them the right to rule over their country.
Supreme Right
Radical Right
Divine Right
Holy Right
8
England's return to a monarch after Oliver Cromwell's death is known as the __________
The Restoration
The Constitutional Movement
The English Civil War
The Glorious Revolution
9
What happened to Charles I after his defeat by Cromwell and the Puritans?
He was executed
He was exiled from England
He was imprisoned for life
He was reinstated as king
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Which was NOT a right granted by the English Bill of Rights?
No suspending of Parliament's laws
Citizens given the right to petition the king for grievances
Absolute power given to the monarch
Freedom of speech for Parliament

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