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The writers of the United States Constitution were specifically influenced by the Magna Carta when they guaranteed that

A
citizens accused of crimes would be entitled to a trial by jury.
B
taxation of any kind would be prohibited.
C
the king could only govern with the advice and consent of Congress.
D
due process applied only to wealthy citizens.
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Which of the following is the best description of Richard the Lionhearted?

A
The son of Eleanor, he was a hero of the Crusades.
B
An unpopular king, he imposed high taxes on his people.
C
A harsh ruler, he seized power from his brother, John.
D
The son of Eleanor, he lost Normandy and other lands in battle.
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King John was unpopular because he

A
refused to tax the church in England.
B
tried to take away the rights of English nobles.
C
allowed the English nobles to grow too powerful.
D
refused to fight England’s enemies in France.
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Look at the map of Europe.

Question illustration
A
The Roman Empire
B
Europe after the Norman Conquest
C
The Holy Roman Empire
D
The First Crusade
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Which of these events happened first in English history?

A
King John signed the Magna Carta.
B
Parliament divided into two houses.
C
William the Conqueror became king of England.
D
Henry II ruled over all of England.
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Which of the following describes why William the Conqueror wanted to take a census in England?

A
William wanted to know exactly how many men, women, and children were in England.
B
William wanted to compare his census results with those taken by the Romans.
C
William wanted to find the best way to distribute his wealth among the people of his kingdom.
D
William wanted information so he could know what taxes to place on his subjects’ property.
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Look at the tapestry.

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A
the arrival of Angles and Saxons in England
B
William the Conqueror's victory at the Battle of Hastings
C
the signing of the Magna Carta
D
Richard the Lionhearted on a crusade
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By winning the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror

A
introduced the English language to Normandy.
B
spread the Roman Empire to England.
C
was crowned as king of England.
D
introduced democracy to England.
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Unhappy with King John’s rule, a group of English nobles

A
seized power from him.
B
made him give the throne to his brother.
C
forced him to sign the Magna Carta.
D
started a civil war in England.

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