Chapter 15 - Magna Carta

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Why do many scholars consider the Battle of Hastings to be the biggest event in English history?

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It destroyed the English aristocracy & put people from Normandy in charge.

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The Magna Carta was drawn up by the

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Nobles

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The Magna Carta was presented to the ...

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King

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The Magna Carta limited the power of the

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King

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The Magna Carta increased the power of the...

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Nobles

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Which statement best summarizes this quote from the Magna Carta? Options: The king should not grow rich from taxes and fees., No one should have to pay taxes without their consent., No one should serve in the military without their consent., Taxes and fees were also a form of aid to the king.

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No one should have to pay taxes without their consent.

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What legal principle is expressed in this quote from the Magna Carta?

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the right to a jury trial

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After the signing of the Magna Carta, war broke out between King John and...

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the nobles

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King John turned to ...... for help.

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the pope

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In response, the pope decided to .... the Magna Carta.

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