English Civil War and Royal Legitimacy
English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution
Part 1: How did the outcome of the English Civil War (1642–1651) signal a change in views about the legitimacy of royal power in England?
A
It promoted the idea that military prowess alone should define a ruler’s legitimacy, overshadowing constitutional considerations.
B
It affirmed the timeless principle that royal power is absolute and divinely ordained, thus justifying centralized monarchy.
C
It illustrated a shift away from the divine right of kings to the establishment of parliamentary authority as a key component of governance.
D
It resulted in a complete dismantling of centralized government in favor of a loose federation of independent regions.
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