Prologue Section Three: Democracy Develops in England

Who invaded England in 1066 and claimed the English throne?

• Anglo-Saxons

• William, duke of Normandy

• Henry II

• Glorious Revolution

What event led to the end of feudalism, the beginnings of centralized government, and the development of democracy in England?

• The Battle of Hastings

• The Magna Carta

• The Glorious Revolution

• The American Declaration of Independence

Who ruled England from 1154 to 1189 and controlled most of the western half of France?

• Anglo-Saxons

• William, duke of Normandy

• Henry II

• Glorious Revolution

What is the term for the political and economic system of the Middle Ages?

• Common law

• Feudalism

• Due process of law

• Parliament

Which document is considered to be a cornerstone of democratic government in England?

• The Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

• The American Declaration of Independence

• The French Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen

What was one of Henry II's greatest achievements?

• Development of the jury trial

• Unifying England under a single legal system

• Fighting a successful war with France

• Establishing common law based on Roman law

What was the purpose of the jury trial introduced by Henry II?

• To decide guilt or innocence

• To administer royal justice

• To survive a duel or ordeal

• To review crimes committed

What is common law?

• A legal system based on Roman law

• A legal system based on customs and principles

• A legal system established by royal justices

• A legal system used in feudal courts

What led to the creation of the Magna Carta?

• Richard the Lion-Hearted's war with France

• Conflict between English nobles and King John

• The development of common law

• The establishment of the jury trial

What principle did the Magna Carta imply?

• Monarchs have the right to rule as they please

• All must obey the law, even the king

• The king has the power to grant guarantees

• Nobles have the right to rebel against the king