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

Early 17th Century 24/05/2021

A. the abolishment of public plays and sports
B. the conversion of the English church to Catholicism
C. the adoption of English as the official language
D. the consolidation of power in an absolute monarch

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