In what year was the English Bill of Rights established?

• A. 1776
• B. 1689
• C. 1803
• D. 1787

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is when the English Bill of Rights was established and why it mattered. After the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Parliament moved to limit the powers of the monarchy. In 1689, Parliament passed the English Bill of Rights, which set out what the king could and could not do and protected certain liberties for people and for Parliament. It established ideas like regular elections, the need for consent to raise taxes, and protection from certain abuses, helping to create a constitutional framework for Britain. This act also influenced later documents that protect individual rights, including the U.S. Bill of Rights.

The other dates relate to different events: 1776 is when the American colonies declared independence, 1787 is when the U.S. Constitution was drafted, and 1803 is associated with the Louisiana Purchase. The year the English Bill of Rights was established is 1689.