Question

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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.