Magna Carta

Place the following events in sequence: France defeats King John's army; The Articles of the Barons are signed; The Magna Carta is signed

• a. A, B, C

• b. C, B, A

• c. A, C, B

• d. C, A, B

Which American document was most influenced by the Magna Carta?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Sharon Statement

Which word best describes King John I?

• Beloved

• Powerless

• Unpopular

• Violent

The Magna Carta was drawn up by the

• King

• Nobles

The Magna Carta was presented to the ...

• King

• Nobles

The Magna Carta limited the power of the

• King

• Nobles

The Magna Carta increased the power of the...

• King

• Nobles

What actions and policies characterized the rule of King John before the Magna Carta?

• He demanded more money from the nobles.

• He ignored feudal traditions.

• He lost English territory to France.

• He shared his money with the nobles.

Which statement best summarizes this quote from the Magna Carta?

• 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.

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

• freedom from self-incrimination

• freedom from self-incrimination

• the right to a jury trial

• freedom from harsh and unusual punishment