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What was the Magna Carta?

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• 1. signed by King John of England in 1215,

• 2. agreement king promised to share power 3.

• 3. placing limits on the power of a ruler.

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How did the Magna Carta influence American colonists and Founding Fathers?

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1. 1. inspired colonists & Founding Fathers by

2. 2. promoted idea that government's authority is based on a contract with the people

3. 3. rulers must obey the law like the people

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What is the connection between the Magna Carta and the U.S. Constitution?

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1. 1. Constitution reflects ideas from M. Carta

2. 2. for example the right to a fair trial

3. 3. taxes are legit only if the people agree

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How did representative government evolve in Great Britain?

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1. 1. Parliament becomes most powerful branch of British government

2. 2. uses authority to try King of England for treason in 1649

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What was the English Bill of Rights?

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1. 1. further limited the powers of the British king

2. 2. granted people right to petition the king

3. 3. free elections for Parliament members

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How did Native government influence colonists?

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1. 1. colonists admired democratic ways (Iroquois separation of powers)

2. 2. inspiring colonists to form a confederation

3. 3. influenced the U.S. separation of powers.

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What does the image of an eagle holding thirteen arrows on the U.S. dollar bill represent?

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1. 1. represents Native leader's speech about unity,

2. 2. symbolizing many arrows (states) together are stronger than one

3. 3. reflecting the idea of a confederation