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What was one of the four basic principles of the 1628 petition of right?

A. Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment

B. Citizens cannot be forced to house soldiers

C. all citizens have the right to a fair and speedy trial

D. All Citizens have the right to freedom of speech

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snow44
There were four petitions:
1. no taxation without representation
2. no imprisonment without cause
3. no quartering soldiers
4. no martial law during peace time

Therefore, the answer to your questions should be B.
holesstanham

Answer:

B. Citizens cannot be forced to house soldiers

Explanation:

The Petition of Right was a request sent to King Charles I by the English Parliament in 1628. This petition argued that there had been some excesses of the government, and asked for a limitation of it. The petition defended four main principles:

1. No taxation without the consent of Parliament.

2. No imprisonment without just cause.

3. No quartering of soldiers on subjects.

4. No martial law during peacetime.

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