William the Conqueror and the Magna Carta

Why do many scholars consider the Battle of Hastings to be the biggest event in English history?

• It destroyed the English aristocracy and put the people from Normandy in charge.

• It ended the rule of Edward the Confessor and allowed William the Conqueror to become king.

• It paved the way for a spree of castle building and church building.

• It led to the establishment of feudalism in England that was like the feudalism in other parts of Europe.

The Magna Carta was drawn up by the ______.

• queen

• nobles

• king

• peasants

The Magna Carta was presented to the _____.

• king

• nobles

• peasants

• knights

The Magna Carta limited the power of the _______.

• nobles

• peasants

• king

• knights

The Magna Carta increased the power of the _____.

• peasants

• queen

• king

• nobles

The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. What does the following statement describe? "Government leaders are elected by voters."

• United States Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• Both the United States Constitution and the Magna Carta

• Neither the United States Constitution nor the Magna Carta

The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. What does the following statement describe? "The government cannot tax people without their consent."

• United States Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• Both the United States Constitution and the Magna Carta

• Neither the United States Constitution nor the Magna Carta

The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. What does the following statement describe? "People have a right to a trial by jury."

• United States Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• Both the United States Constitution and the Magna Carta

• Neither the United States Constitution nor the Magna Carta

The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. What does the following statement describe? "Everyone must obey laws."

• United States Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• Both the United States Constitution and the Magna Carta

• Neither the United States Constitution nor the Magna Carta

The Constitution of the United States is based, in part, upon some of the principles put forth in the Magna Carta. What does the following statement describe? "The highest office is held by the king."

• United States Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• Both the United States Constitution and the Magna Carta

• Neither the United States Constitution nor the Magna Carta