How did Charles I show his intention of ignoring the 1628 Petition of Right?
by refusing to sign it
by dissolving Parliament
by forming the Church of England
by ending the Commonwealth
By dissolving Parliament. After initially agreeing to the Petition of Right in 1628, Charles I soon dissolved Parliament and began ruling without their consent, effectively ignoring the terms of the petition.
Which of the following factors contributed the most to the increase of Spanish power in Europe in the late 1500s?
the steady supply of wealth flowing into Spain from its colonies in the Americas
the steady supply of wealth flowing into Spain from its colonies in the Americas
the near-constant warfare it waged in Europe defending Catholicism
the near-constant warfare it waged in Europe defending Catholicism
its traditional, agriculturally-based economy
its traditional, agriculturally-based economy
a decisive victory over the mighty English navy
a decisive victory over the mighty English navy
The steady supply of wealth flowing into Spain from its colonies in the Americas. The Spanish Empire gained immense wealth through their extensive colonies in the Americas, particularly through the exploitation of resources such as gold and silver. This influx of wealth significantly contributed to the increase of Spanish power in Europe in the late 1500s.
Which of the following was an effect of the Glorious Revolution?
the overthrow of James I
the overthrow of James I
the signing of Magna Carta
the signing of Magna Carta
the assassination of Henry IV
the assassination of Henry IV
the passage of the English Bill of Rights