1. Word cloud
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In one word, describe the purpose of the English Bill of Rights?
2. Slide
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English Bill of Rights (1689)
The document established the rights of individuals, including freedom from cruel and unusual punishments. It was the first time that Parliament limited the power of the monarch. It served as a model for the United States Bill of Rights.
3. Slide
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English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights, passed in 1689, is a document that outlines the rights of citizens of England and the limits on the power of the monarchy. It was created in response to the abuses of power the monarchy had been exhibiting.
The English Bill of Rights established the right of citizens to petition the government and gave citizens the right to bear arms. It also guaranteed the right of citizens to a fair trial by jury and freedom from excessive or cruel punishment.
The English Bill of Rights also established the right of free and fair elections, as well as the right of citizens to be represented in Parliament. It limited the power of the monarchy and established that the government was accountable to the people.
4. Poll
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Do you think the English Bill of Rights is useful today?
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- No
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5. Slide
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Did you know?
The English Bill of Rights was initially written in Latin and was not translated into English until 1689. When the Bill of Rights was written, it was illegal for people to petition the King or his government and the Bill of Rights changed that. The Bill of Rights was the first legal document to establish the right of citizens to keep and bear arms.
6. Open question
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What were the most important ideas in the English Bill of Rights and how did they influence the United States?
7. Open question
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Discuss the impact of primary sources on political thought in the United States.
8. Personalised Feedback
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How did the English Bill of Rights impact the relationship between the monarchy and the Parliament in England?
9. Open question
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How did the history of the British and colonial periods shape the early United States?
10. Open question
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What was the significance of creating the English Bill of Rights and how did it impact the United States?
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