What was one of the first acts of Parliament after the outbreak of hostilities in the First Civil War ?

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Which religious radical advocated the civic toleration of all religions, including Catholicism, Judaism, and Islam ?

A. John Lilburne B. William Laud C. Roger Williams D. Oliver Cromwell...

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A. the novel B. the sermon C. the familiar essay D. the diary...

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A. the Fifth Monarchists B. the Roarers C. the Diggers D. the Ranters...

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A. All royalties from the sale of books went to the crown (hence the name). B. Poets were required to have a university diploma (the original poetic license). C. All books had to be dedicated to a noble or royal patron. D. All books had to be submitted for official approval before publication....

Which of the following did Milton not advocate in print in the 1640s and 1650s ?

A. the disestablishment of the church and the removal of bishops B. the right of the people to dismiss and even execute their rulers C. the free circulation of ideas without prior censorship D. the restoration of the monarchy...