The document discusses several historical revolutions and thinkers that influenced the development of political and legal rights: The Magna Carta established limits on the king's power and that everyone, even those in power, must follow the same laws. The Glorious Revolution in England resulted in William of Orange becoming conqueror and further codified rights. The English Bill of Rights of 1689 gave rights like freedom of speech and limited the power of royals. The Enlightenment era thinkers like Montesquieu, Locke, Rousseau, and Jefferson further developed ideas around separation of powers and natural rights that influenced revolutions.

1. The Revolutions
By: Ginger Bellisario
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2. Magna Carta
Written for the King of England
Singed 1215
It was meant the limit the King’s power by law and
protect the people
It was a“rule of law” because it was the first time
everyone, even the people in place of great power, had
to abide by the same laws
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3. Glorious Revolution
Took place in England
Conquerer: William of Orange
The result of this revolution was the
Magna Carta
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4. The English Bill of Rights
Passed in 1689
The Bill of Rights gave freedom of
speech, the right to petition a monarch
with out fear of retribution, and the
requirement for reelections of
parliament. It also limited the absolute
power of the royals.
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5. The Enlightenment
An intellectual movement in 18th century
Europe. Its purpose was to change the
way people thought by turning them to
rationality.
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6. Charles-Louis Montesquieu
He was from France
Most famous for his comprehension of
the separation of powers.
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7. John Locke
From England
Lived 1632-1704
Natural Rights is the moral laws of man
and the legal laws set in place by people
of authority.
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8. Jean Jacques Royusseau
From France
Lived 1712-1778
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9. Thomas Jefferson
America
Most famous for writing the Declaration
Of Happiness
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