1. Word cloud
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What is the Magna Carta? (Answer in a few words)
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Magna Carta: A Document of Liberty
Magna Carta is an official document from 1215 that established basic rights for all English citizens. It guaranteed the right to a fair trial, limited the power of the monarchy, and established the idea of the rule of law. The Magna Carta has been used as a foundation for democracy and justice around the world.
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Magna Carta
Magna Carta: A charter, originally issued in 1215, which established the principle that the king was subject to the law and which served as an important precedent for modern constitutional and democratic government.
The Great Charter: A name for the Magna Carta, which is Latin for
Rule of Law: A principle of governance in which all persons, institutions, and entities are accountable to laws that are: publically promulgated, equally enforced, and independently adjudicated.
4. Poll
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What impact do you think Magna Carta had on democracy and civil rights?
- It caused a significant shift in the balance of power between rulers and the people.
- It had no impact at all.
- It paved the way for a more organized and structured government.
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Did you know?
Magna Carta was the first document that declared the principle of the rule of law and limited the power of a monarch. The Magna Carta was not originally written in English. It was written in Latin. The Magna Carta was not a single document, but a series of many versions, with some being revised up to nine times.
6. Open question
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What were the main points of the Magna Carta and how did they influence the development of political thought in the United States?
7. Open question
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In what ways did the Magna Carta shape the relationship between the British monarch and the colonies?
8. Personalised Feedback
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What impact did the signing of the Magna Carta have on the relationship between the monarchy and the nobility in medieval England?
9. Open question
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What are the similarities and differences between the Magna Carta and the U.S. Constitution?
10. Open question
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What implications does the Magna Carta have for the development of political thought in the United States?
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