Unit 2 assignment 1
- 1. The Revolutions A revolution is an action for change no matter how it happens.
- 2. Magna Carta The Magna Carta was written for England. The Magna Carta was written in 1215. The Magna Carta finally limited Kings and what they could do. Now they were also held to the law. This was the first step in limiting the monarchies of total power. This was a form of “Rule of Law” because now you could be ruled by the Magna Carta not the King.
- 3. Glorious Revolution The Glorious Revolution took place in Spain. William the 3rd of Orange-Nassau took over as King of this country then. The English Bill of Rights changed the power of Kings forever.
- 4. The English Bill of Rights It was passed of December 16, 1689. It declared the rights and liberties of subjects. It also settled the succession of the crown.
- 5. The Enlightenment The Enlightenment is a period in time in which people started questioning how things we run. It promoted sharing ideas and opposed the church and state for abusing their powers. It took place from the 1700s to the 1800s. It is important because it played a major role in the American revolution.
- 6. Charles-Louis Montesquieu He was born in Château de la Bréde which is in southwest France. He is most Famous for his theory on the separation of powers.
- 7. John Locke He was born in Wrington, Somerset, England. He lived from August 26, 1632 to October 28, 1704. He lived 72 years on this earth. Natural rights are rights we are born with. They are rights that we should all have by nature. Life, liberty, and Property.
- 8. Jean Jacques Rousseau He hails from Geneva. He was born on June 28, 1712 and died at age 66 on July 2, 1778. The social contract is a book that theorized about the best way to set up a political community in society. This contract suggested that we all give up the same amount and that we all do the same duties.
- 9. Thomas Jefferson He was given birth to in Shadwell, Virginia. He is credited with writing the declaration of Independence. I believe he changed it because sometimes in life you don’t need property to pursue happiness and that’s all we’re really looking for in life.
- 10. You Just Got SCHOOLED ABOUT THE REVOLUTIONs.