The English Bill of Rights of 1689
A) led to the Glorious Revolution because it was so controversial.
B) was revoked by James II in his first action upon taking power.
C) gave the king far more power than Parliament in response to the Glorious Revolution.
D) was the law that formally created the Dominion of New England.
E) gave Parliament control over taxation and listed rights of individuals such as trial by jury.

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The English Bill of Rights of 1689 gave Parliament control over taxation and listed the rights of individuals such as trial by jury. It also limited the power of the monarchy and established the superiority of Parliament. This law was enacted after the Glorious Revolution and was meant to prevent future abuses of power by the monarch.