In the 1640s, Leaders of the House of Commons

question 43

Multiple Choice

In the 1640s, leaders of the House of Commons

• A) accused the king of imposing taxes without parliamentary consent.
• B) supported efforts to move England back to Catholicism.
• C) aided Charles I in overthrowing his father, James I.
• D) opposed Oliver Cromwell's "Commonwealth" government.
• E) refused to allow new colonists to emigrate to America.

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Definitions:

Persuasion

The process of influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivations, or behaviors.

Argument

An argument is a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong, often leading to a discussion or debate.

Large Request

A significant demand or query that may require substantial resources or effort to fulfill.

Small Request

A technique in persuasion and social psychology that involves asking for a minor initial request in order to increase the likelihood of compliance with a larger request later.