Magna Carta & early docs 2024

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Magna Carta means

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The Great Charter

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The Magna Carta protected property.

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True

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American colonies modeled their governments after ________.

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English Parliament

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Which one of these is not a principle of the Petition of Rights?
- No form of imprisonment without a due cause.
- No taxes without the Monarchy's consent.
- No housing soldiers in any private homes.
- No Martial Law in times of peace.

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No taxes without the Monarchy's consent.

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Why was the Petition of Rights written?

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To object King Charles I's overreach of authority.

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Why was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?

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to force the monarchy to give up power

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This painting shows King John signing a document in 1215. Which groups of people are forcing the King to sign this document?

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nobles

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Why is the Magna Carta an important document in British history?

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It was the first document to place limits on the king's power.

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The English Bill of Rights was passed by the

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Parliament of England

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What king and queen signed the Bill of Rights before being sworn in?

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William and Mary