Asked by Robie Catubigan on May 02, 2024
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The English Civil War was significant in American history because
A) the debates over the meaning of freedom that emerged from the war elevated the idea of "English liberty" to a central place in the political culture of the Anglo-American colonies.
B) Oliver Cromwell's pro-Parliament forces rejected imperial expansion and freed Ireland and Jamaica, and thus threatened the continued existence of the American colonies.
C) Oliver Cromwell's government refused to trade with the colonies.
D) Oliver Cromwell's government abolished slavery.
E) When the monarchy was restored, Charles II sought to tax the colonies to pay for the war.
Magna Carta
A charter of liberties agreed to by King John of England in 1215, considered a foundational document establishing principles of legal authority and individual rights.
Liberties
The state in which one lives without facing harsh restrictions from those in authority on their personal behaviors, lifestyle, or political leanings.
Lords and Barons
Titles in nobility, historically associated with individuals who possess particular ranks in the feudal system, owning land and owing allegiance to a higher lord or the monarch.
- Review the idea of "English liberty" and its advancements, particularly post-Magna Carta.
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Learning Objectives
- Review the idea of "English liberty" and its advancements, particularly post-Magna Carta.
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