Why would Edward I have maintained Parliament, which had started out as an assembly that was potentially treasonous?
A) He found it expedient for getting money from the property-owning classes.
B) He was able to keep a close eye on the nobles in Parliament.
C) He could quickly identify his enemies by seeing who attended.
D) He extended his control over the nobles by making them come at his call.
E) Parliament gave the common people a voice in government.
Answer: A
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