Historical events in democracy

Where was the Magna Carta written?

• France

• England

• USA

• Spain

What year was the Magna Carta signed?

• 1492

• 1776

• 1215

• 1989

Who signed the Magna Carta?

• King George

• King John

• Queen Elizabeth

• Napoleon

Why was the Magna Carta important for democracy?

• It gave all power to the king

• It said the king must follow the law

• It created a new church

• It let kings vote

What problem did the Magna Carta try to fix?

• Too much money

• No schools

• The king had too much power

• Too many elections

Where was the U.S. Constitution written? (American Constitution )

• New York

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Washington, D.C.

What year was the U.S. Constitution written?

• 1787

• 1492

• 1215

• 1989

What did the Constitution create?

• A king

• Three branches of government

• A new army

• A church

Which person helped write the Constitution?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Martin Luther King Jr.

How did the Constitution help democracy?

• Gave power to one person

• Gave power to the people

• Took away all laws

• Let only rich people vote