Ch 10.4 Magna Carta and King John, England's Parliament

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Who was forced to sign the Magna Carta?

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John

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When was the Magna Carta signed?

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1215

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What did the Magna Carta guarantee?

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right of trial by jury.

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What does the Magna Carta NOT guarantee?

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freedom of speech.

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How did King John react to being forced to sign the Magna Carta?

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He didn't like it, and refused to abide by it.

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The right of people not to be imprisoned unlawfully is

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habeas corpus

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Who benefited immediately from the Magna Carta? Options: nobles, clergy, peasants, knights

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nobles

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"Magna Carta" translates to

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Great Charter

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Why is the Magna Carta an important document in British (and eventually, world) history?

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

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How did the signing of the Magna Carta impact the feudal system?

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It weakened the feudal system and broke down the strict social hierarchy that was part of it.