2. Magna Carta
-What country was it written for? It was
written for england.
-When was it written? 1215
-What did it do to the power of monarchies? It
limited the power of the monarchies.
-How was this a form of "rule of law"? Because
it was rules for kings and queens.
3. Glorious Revolution
-Where did it take place? In
England in 1688
-Who took over as King of
this country? James ii
-What document changed
the power of Kings forever
and was a result of this
revolution? The Magna
Carta.
4. The English Bill of Rights
-When was it written? On September 25,
1789
-In two sentences, explain what it did? It
spelled out the immunities of individual
citizens.
5. The Enlightenment
-In two sentences, describe what the
enlightenment was. The Enlightenment was an
intellectual movement in 18th Century Europe.
ââThe goal of the Enlightenment was to
establish an authoritative ethics, aesthetics,
and knowledge based on an "enlightened"
rationalityâ (WSU 1998).
-When did it take place? During the 18 century
-Why is it important? Its was very important,
supposably the founding fathers believed in
enlightment.
6. Charles-Louis Montesquieu
-Where was he from?
La BrĂšde, near
Bordeaux
-What is he most
famous for?
He is famous for his
articulation of the
theory of separation
of powers
7. John Locke
-Where was he from?
Wrington, England
-Lifespan? 1632-1704
-What are natural rights?
Natural law and natural
rights follow from the
nature of man and the
world. We have the right
to defend ourselves and
our property, because of
the kind of animals that we
are.
8. Jean Jacques Rousseau
-Where was he from?
Geneva, Switzerland
-Lifespan? 1712-1778
-What is the Social
Contract? principles
of political right.
9. Thomas Jefferson
-Where was he from?
Shadwell, Virginia
-What is he most famous
for writing? the ïŹrst
draft of Thomas Edison.
-Why did he switch the
words from "property" to
"the pursuit of
happiness"? He thought
that the words âPursuit
of happinessâ Had more
depth and had more
relevance.
