An Example of the Political Turmoil That Induced English Citizens

question 51

Multiple Choice

An example of the political turmoil that induced English citizens to consider moving to the new British colonies during the 1600s was

• A)frequent wars between the English and the Scots.
• B)political intrigue amongst the nobles seeking to overthrow the Commonwealth.
• C)the violence that erupted when the Long Parliament was disbanded and new elections were demanded.
• D)the struggle for authority between King Charles I and Parliament.
• E)the execution of Queen Elizabeth for adultery.

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