The defeat of the Armada in 1588began the decline of the sea power of(a) England.(b) Spain.(c) the Netherlands.(d) France.

The 1707 Act of Union merged thetwo countries of(a) Ireland and England, creating thecountry of Wales.(b) Scotland and Ireland into onekingdom, known as Scandinavia.(c) England and Scotland into onekingdom, known as Great Britain.(d) Edinburgh and Glasgow, creatingthe country of Scotland.

The Puritans became increasinglyunhappy about the(a) practices of the Anglican Church.(b) lack of formalities and rituals inthe church.(c) increase in taxes proposed byCharles I.(d) growth of Protestantism inEngland.3. The 1707 Act of

The Navigation Act of 1651 markedthe beginning of England’s(a) exploration of the New World.(b) conflict with Spain over superiorityof the seas.(c) policing of the seas.(d) attempt to create a

During the Glorious Revolution of1688, Parliament(a) proclaimed William and Maryjoint rulers of England.(b) allowed Charles II to return toEngland from exile.(c) declared war against the king.(d) accepted the

One safeguard against arbitrary rulewas the Habeas Corpus Act, which(a) made the king subject to lawspassed by Parliament.(b) protected individuals against illegalarrest and unlawful imprisonment.(c) restricted the length of time amonarch could rule.(d) gave religious freedom to peoplewho were not members of theAnglican Church.

The English document that limitedthe power of the ruler and protectedprivate citizens was the(a) Act of Tolerance.(b) Act of Settlement.(c) National Covenant.(d) Bill of Rights.

The Presbyterian Church was establishedby the(a) Irish.(b) Scots.(c) French.(d) English.

The first permanent English settlementin North America was establishedin 1607 at(a) Jamestown, Virginia.(b) Plymouth, Massachusetts.(c) St. Augustine, Florida.(d) Williamsburg, Virginia.

Britain’s policy of mercantilismmaintained that its colonies(a) could not have self-government.(b) could sell their products to anycountry they wished.(c) existed for the benefit of thehome country.(d) would never face