The Revolutions By: Ginger Bellisario

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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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