Question

1. – 26. review your notes and add bullets containing the main ideas to the following documents: the magna carta: •_____________________________ •___________________________ •___________________________ •___________________________ •___________________________ the mayflower compact: •___________________________ •___________________________ •___________________________ •___________________________ the english bill of rights: •___________________________ •___________________________ •___________________________ •___________________________ •___________________________ •_____________________________

Explanation:

The Magna Carta:

• Signed in 1215 by King John of England.
• Limited the power of the monarchy.
• Established the principle of "rule of law".
• Granted certain rights to nobles, like due process.
• Influenced later constitutional developments.

The Mayflower Compact:

• Created in 1620 by Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower.
• First governing document of Plymouth Colony.
• Based on majority rule for the colony.
• Established a civil body politic.
• Laid groundwork for self - government in America.

The English Bill of Rights:

• Passed in 1689 after the Glorious Revolution.
• Limited the power of the monarchy further.
• Established rights like free elections for Parliament.
• Protected freedom of speech in Parliament.
• Prohibited cruel and unusual punishment.
• Influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights.

Answer:

The Magna Carta:

• Signed in 1215 by King John of England.
• Limited the power of the monarchy.
• Established the principle of "rule of law".
• Granted certain rights to nobles, like due process.
• Influenced later constitutional developments.

The Mayflower Compact:

• Created in 1620 by Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower.
• First governing document of Plymouth Colony.
• Based on majority rule for the colony.
• Established a civil body politic.
• Laid groundwork for self - government in America.

The English Bill of Rights:

• Passed in 1689 after the Glorious Revolution.
• Limited the power of the monarchy further.
• Established rights like free elections for Parliament.
• Protected freedom of speech in Parliament.
• Prohibited cruel and unusual punishment.
• Influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights.