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The RevolutionsEvy Cicoletti
A REVOLUTION IS WHEN A COMMUNITY REVOLTS TO CHANGE
A GOVERNMENT.
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Magna CartaIt was written and signed in England.
It was written on June 15, 1215.
Its affect on the power of monarchies is considered the founding document of English liberties and hence American liberties.
This is a form of “Rule of Law” because the people with the power could not overpower it.
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Glorious Revolution Took place in England in 1988.
King William III became king.
Was started by the English Bill Of Rights.
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The English Bill Of RightsThe English Bill Of Rights was written in 1689.
It started a trend in Europe against monarchy.
It gave more power to elected officials.
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The Enlightenment The enlightenment was a philosophical movement in the 18th century.
It was rejected in traditional social, religious and political ideas.
It happened in the 18th century.
It is important because it rejected the idea that we should accept anything that the church says.
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Charles Lois-Montesqiue
Charles Lois-Monesqiue is from France.
He is famous for his articulations of the separation of power.
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John LockeJohn Locke is from England.
He lived from August 29, 1632 to October 28,1704.
Natural rights are rights that everyone has and
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Jean Jacques RousseaJean Jacques Roussea was born in France.
He lived from June 28, 1712 to July 2 1778.
The social contract is a theory that in early history no government existed and man made their own rules.
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Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson is from Virginia.
He is most famous for writing the declaration of Independence.
He switched the word “property” to “pursuit of happiness” because it
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