William the Conqueror and the 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 and put the 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

Front

What does the following statement describe? "Government leaders are elected by voters."

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United States Constitution

Front

The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. What does the following statement describe? "The government cannot tax people without their consent."

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Both the United States Constitution and the Magna Carta

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The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. What does the following statement describe? "People have a right to a trial by jury."

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Both the United States Constitution and the Magna Carta

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The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. What does the following statement describe? "Everyone must obey laws."

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Both the United States Constitution and the Magna Carta

Front

What does the following statement describe? "The highest office is held by the king."

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The Magna Carta