2. Magna Carta
It was written and signed in England.
It was written on June 15, 1215.
Its affect on the power of monarchies is considered the founding
document of English liberties and hence American liberties.
This is a form of “Rule of Law” because the people with the power could
not overpower it.
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3. Glorious Revolution
Took place in England in 1988.
King William III became king.
Was started by the English Bill Of Rights.
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4. The English Bill Of Rights
The English Bill Of
Rights was written in
1689.
It started a trend in
Europe against
monarchy.
It gave more power
to elected officials.
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5. The Enlightenment
The enlightenment was a philosophical movement in the 18th century.
It was rejected in traditional social, religious and political ideas.
It happened in the 18th century.
It is important because it rejected the idea that we should accept anything
that the church says.
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7. John Locke
John Locke is from
England.
He lived from August
29, 1632 to October
28,1704.
Natural rights are rights
that everyone has and
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8. Jean Jacques Roussea
Jean Jacques Roussea
was born in France.
He lived from June 28,
1712 to July 2 1778.
The social contract is a
theory that in early
history no government
existed and man made
their own rules.
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9. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson is
from Virginia.
He is most famous for
writing the declaration
of Independence.
He switched the word
“property” to “pursuit of
happiness” because it
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