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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 3: A Bloody Struggle
After centuries of bloody struggle, key documents were agreed to that limited the power of the British monarch. These were the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the English Bill of Rights, which influenced the development of...
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 10: The English Bill of Rights
What is the English Bill of Rights?
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60 Second Civics:rights in British History Pt. 14: Amer. And Eng. Bill of Rights
Today we discuss the differences between the American and English Bills of Rights.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 1: Introduction
Today we learn about the rights of Englishmen and common law.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 2: The British Constitution
Today we learn about the British constitution and the historical events that shaped English history and government.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 5: Protecting the Nobility
The Magna Carta protected the feudal system and the rights of the nobility. Nevertheless, it was an important first step in the protection of the English rights.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 8: The Petition of Right
What was the Petition of Right of 1628?
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 9: The Glorious Revolution
Why was the Glorious Revolution important?
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 15: Habeas Corpus, Trial by Jury
Why are the rights to habeas corpus and trial by jury so important?