the Magna Carta Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Magna Carta
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means great charter. is a set of rules to stop king johns unfair ways.
2
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rule 1
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limits on government (even king must follow rules)
3
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rule 2
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government must have peoples support
4
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rule 3
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rule of law (everyone follows laws in return for rights)
5
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rule 4
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justice system should be fair and treat people equally (except peasants)
6
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king John
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very unpopular, starts wars and taxes people unfairly.
7
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How did Magna Carta arise
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in 1215 nobles forced king John to sign Magna Carta (in Runnymede near London)
