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- 20 Jun 2019
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- 28 May 2026
Which of the following was among Parliament's initial measures following the start of the First English Civil War?
Multiple choice question for Ages, era, period. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
Parliament's early actions after the outbreak of the First English Civil War included banning public plays and sports to maintain order and moral discipline. Contrary to some options, there was no move to convert the Church of England to Catholicism, impose English as the official language, or strengthen monarchical absolutism. Thus, the correct answer is the prohibition of public entertainment.
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