Magna Carta and the Path to Democracy
12th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can analyze how the Magna Carta shifted power dynamics between rulers and subjects, contributing to the development of democracy and civil rights.
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The Magna Carta was created in 1215 to limit the power of King John and protect the rights of his subjects.
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The Magna Carta, written on sheepskin parchment, contained 63 parts that established new rules limiting the king's power.
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The Founding Fathers drew inspiration from the Magna Carta when creating the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
