Question

The Petition of Right (1628) challenged King Charles I's abuses, including which of the following?

• A. Forced loans and arbitrary imprisonment
• B. Unjust taxation without representation
• C. Cruel and unusual punishment
• D. Violation of freedom of speech

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Forced loans and arbitrary imprisonment

Petition of Right (1628, England)

• Parliament challenged King Charles I’s abuses (e.g., forced loans, arbitrary imprisonment) during conflicts with Spain and France.
  

• No taxation without parliamentary consent.
  

• No imprisonment without cause (habeas corpus).