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When did James I become king of England and Scotland?

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  1. 1600

  2. 1603

  3. 1607

  4. 1609

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 1603, James I became the King of England and Scotland. However, Scotland remained independent. 
Thus, option B is correct. 

Who tried to force a new prayer book on the Scottish Presbyterian Kirk?

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  1. James I

  2. Charles I

  3. Henry VIII

  4. William III

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 1637 Charles I and William Laud, the Archbishop of Canterbury, tried to force the Scots to accept a new prayer book. The Scots refused and rebelled against Charles I.

When did Scotland join the United Kingdom? 

the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

  1. 1704

  2. 1707

  3. 1709

  4. 1714

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 1707, in a poorly attended Scottish Parliament, the MPs voted to agree to the Union and on 16 January 1707 the Act of Union was signed. The Act came into effect on May 1st 1707; the Scottish Parliament was dissolved and England and Scotland became one country. Scotland kept its independence with respect to its legal and religious systems, but coinage, taxation, sovereignty, trade, parliament and flag became one.

When did a civil war begin between Charles I and the British Parliament?

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  1. 1634-1636

  2. 1638- 1642

  3. 1642-1649

  4. 1649-1654

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A civil war began between Charles I and the British Parliament in 1642 as the parliament refused to support him in his war against the Scots. The war ended in 1649 when the Scots invaded England under the secret treaty they had signed with Charles I, but they were defeated in the Battle of Preston in 1648. 

Why did Charles I sign a treaty with Scots?

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  1. Because the English Parliament supported him in his cause

  2. Because the English Parliament refused to support him

  3. Because he wanted to give all the rights to the Scots

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Scots invaded England in 1637, rebelling against Charles I as he had tried to force a new prayer book on the Scottish Presbyterian kirk. However, the English Parliament refused to support Charles I and therefore, he signed a treaty with the Scots. 
Thus, option B is correct. 

What was Charles I's secret deal with the Scots?

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  1. The Scots would invade England to restore Charles I to power in return for more trading rights

  2. The Scots would invade England to restore Charles I to power in return for more pastoral land

  3. The Scots would invade England to restore Charles I to power in return for an English Presbyterian church

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
In 1648, Charles I signed a secret deal with the Scots. According to this deal, the Scots would invade England to restore Charles I to power in return for an English Presbyterian church.

Which of the following is true regarding the Thomas Cromwell? 

the growth of britain 1500-1918 britain: union and conflict history

  1. Cromwell wanted alliances with protestant countries

  2. He arranged Henry VIII's marriage with Anne of Cleves

  3. This marriage proved to be a disaster for Cromwell

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thomas Cromwell wanted alliances with Protestant countries because Henry VIII was threatened by Catholic countries. Cromwell arranged Henry's marriage with Anne of Cleves. However, she could not provide the king with a male heir. The marriage was a disaster and Cromwell was executed. 
Thus, option D is correct.

When Scots rebelled against Charles I and invaded England?

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  1. 1634

  2. 1635

  3. 1636

  4. 1637

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In 1637 Charles I and William Laud, the Archbishop of Canterbury, tried to force the Scots to accept a new prayer book. The Scots refused and rebelled against Charles I.

Which of the following statement is incorrect?

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  1. When a civil war began between Charles I and the British parliament, the Scots initially supported the British parliament.

  2. In 1646 Charles surrendered to the Scots.

  3. The Scots did not hand over Charles I to the British parliament.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Charles I signed a treaty with the Scots after the British Parliament refused to support him. This led to a civil war between Charles I and the parliament during 1642-1649. In 1646, Charles surrendered to the Scots. However, the Scots handed him over to the English Parliament. 
Thus, option C is correct. 

Why did a civil war begin between Charles I and the British Parliament?

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  1. Because the English Parliament refused to support Charles I

  2. Because of the English Parliament's control over his property

  3. Because Charles I wanted to take control over the British Parliament

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option A is CORRECT because the civil war between Charles I and the British Parliament began due to the fact that the English Parliament refused to support Charles I in his war against Scotland. 

Option B is INCORRECT because the English Parliament exercised no such control over the King's property. 

Option C is INCORRECT because Charles I had dismissed the Parliament at the beginning of his reign. 

Option D is INCORRECT because options B and C are incorrect.