In the English Bill of Rights, which religious
group was permitted to arm themselves against
possible persecution?
A. Protestants
C. Pagans
B. Jews
D. Catholics
The English Bill of Rights, passed in 1689, allowed Protestants to bear arms for their defense, as they feared persecution from the Catholic monarchs. This provision was included in the Bill of Rights to ensure that the Protestant population could protect themselves from any potential threat to their religious freedom.