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The Glorious Revolution

Question 1 • FL-2109310-World History Sem 1 - Flex

What is the most likely reason why some members of Parliament opposed James I?

Answer
A
They thought that Parliament should do away with kings and queens.
B
They wanted to protect the rights that had been won with the Magna Carta.
C
They believed in the right of Parliament to collect taxes.
D
They did not want a Puritan on the throne of England.

Explanation

James I believed in the divine right of kings and often clashed with Parliament over the limits of royal power. Some members opposed him because they wanted to preserve traditional legal and political rights, including those associated with Magna Carta. They were not generally seeking to abolish the monarchy or put a Puritan on the throne.

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