2. Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was written in
1215 for Medieval England
IT WAS THE FIRST STEP IN TAKING MOST OF
THE KINGS POWER.
THEY TOOK STEPS TO TRY AND GET RID OF THE
MONARCHY TYPE OF GOVERNMENT, SO IN A WAY THE
MAGNA CARTA WAS A FORM OF RULE OF LAW BECAUSE
IT WAS A SET OF RULES FOR THE PEOPLE TO FOLLOW
3. Glorious Revolution
It took place in England, and William III took power
as King.
The English Bill of Rights.
4. The English Bill of Rights
Was written in 1689
It took made certain rules or laws for Monarchs.
It also took the power of the kings.
5. The Enlightenment
“Was a cultural movement in the 18th century
europe that wanted to mobilize power of reason
to reform society and advance
Knowledge” (Wikipedia, 2011).
“It Promoted intellectual interchange and
opposed intolerance and abuses in church and
state” (Wikipedia, 2011).
7. John Locke
He was a Philosopher from england
1632-1704
Natural rights are two sets of rights that were
specifically for science and politics
8. Jean Jacques Rousseau
He was a Philosopher, writer and, composer in Geneva
1712-1778
The Social Contract was a document that inspired political reforms in
Europe, especially France.It argued against the idea of monarchs.
9. Thomas Jefferson
He was from Shadwell, Virginia
The Declaration of Independence
He changed it because it was more appealing to
the constitution.
