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Rise of Democracy in England Review Questions

This article explores the key events and figures in the evolution of democracy in England, from the signing of the Petition of Right to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. It covers topics such as the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell's dictatorship, the restoration of the monarchy, the Glorious Revolution, and the English Bill of Rights. Discover how power shifted and the role of the monarch changed over time in shaping English governance.

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Rise of Democracy in England Review Questions

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  1. Rise of Democracy in England Review Questions

  2. Which English monarch signed the Petition of Right?

  3. Charles I Petition of Right

  4. Why was the Petition of Right important?

  5. The Petition of Right limited the monarch’s power; an idea that directly contradicts the idea of absolute monarchy

  6. What happened as a result of Charles I ignoring the Petition of Right?

  7. The English Civil War

  8. Who lost the English Civil War?

  9. Charles I: He was executed.

  10. Who became the new ruler of England after the English Civil War?

  11. Oliver Cromwell

  12. What type of government was Oliver Cromwell supposed to create?

  13. Oliver Cromwell was supposed to create a democracy.

  14. What type of government did Oliver Cromwell actually establish?

  15. Oliver Cromwell created a dictatorship. He ruled as a dictator. It’s like an absolute monarchy without the title of “King.” I may not be king, but I want all the power!

  16. Who restored the monarchy in England?

  17. Charles II Oliver was worse than Charles! We want our king back! Please come back! Okay

  18. Which English monarch was asked to step down, because he was Catholic?

  19. Tories James II

  20. What were the first two political parties in England?

  21. Whigs and Tories Whigs Support James II Tories Oppose James II James II forced to flee England

  22. What was the “Glorious Revolution?”

  23. The Glorious Revolution was the peaceful transfer of power from James II to William and Mary. No need for guns, I’ll Just leave.

  24. What important document did William and Mary sign?

  25. William and Mary signed the English Bill of Rights English Bill of Rights

  26. What type of government did William and Mary establish in England?

  27. Constitutional Monarchy A government that has a monarch, but the monarch’s power is limited by the Constitution (the law).

  28. How much power does the English monarch have today?

  29. None. The monarch is just a figure head. I may not have any power, but at least I still get to wear my crown and live in my castle.

  30. What body of people make the laws in England?

  31. The Parliament

  32. Who is the head of state in England?

  33. The Prime Minister Gordon Brown

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