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The Revolutions By: Ginger Bellisario
Tuesday, August 27, 13
Magna Carta
Written for the King of England
Singed 1215
It was meant the limit the King’s power by law and protect the people
It was a“rule of law” because it was the first time everyone, even the people in place of great power, had to abide by the same laws
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Glorious Revolution
Took place in England Conquerer: William of Orange The result of this revolution was the Magna Carta
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The English Bill of Rights
Passed in 1689The Bill of Rights gave freedom of speech, the right to petition a monarch with out fear of retribution, and the requirement for reelections of parliament. It also limited the absolute power of the royals.
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The Enlightenment
An intellectual movement in 18th century Europe. Its purpose was to change the way people thought by turning them to rationality.
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Charles-Louis Montesquieu
He was from FranceMost famous for his comprehension of the separation of powers.
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John Locke
From England Lived 1632-1704Natural Rights is the moral laws of man and the legal laws set in place by people of authority.
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Jean Jacques Royusseau
From France Lived 1712-1778
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Thomas Jefferson
America Most famous for writing the Declaration Of Happiness
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