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

citizens accused of crimes would be entitled to a trial by jury.

taxation of any kind would be prohibited.

the king could only govern with the advice and consent of Congress.

due process applied only to wealthy citizens.

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What made a knight most valuable to a lord?

the knight’s skills as a warrior

the knight’s power to influence the king

the knight’s ability to farm the land

the knight’s loyalty to the church

What compromise ended the Third Crusade?

Both Muslims and Christians withdrew from Jerusalem, declaring it to be a neutral city.

Muslims continued to rule Jerusalem, but they allowed Christian pilgrims free access to the city.

The Muslim ruler of Jerusalem decided to convert to Christianity as a sign of good will.

The Crusaders agreed to pay ransom to Muslim forces and then depart from the Holy Land.

What was one effect of the Hundred Years’ War?

the destruction of French towns and farms

the destruction of English castles and cities

higher death rates and a lower life expectancy

higher prices and a loss of economic power

What was an effect of the decline in trade after the fall of the Roman Empire?

People moved to new urban areas.

Small farms struggled and failed.

There was a shift to a rural society.

Trade grew in other parts of Europe.

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