The Magna Carter, or the
Great Charter which was agreed in 1215
is the basis of British, US and Canadian democracy today. The
significance of this momentous document has never been so great as it is today.
Do your reseach and find out why. When you are done, write an essay discussing
the Magna Carter and its significance.
Note to the student: it is essential
for maximum benefit that you spread your research out over three days.
Definition:
·
“The Magna
Carter is the foundation of liberty” http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/10548171/Sir-Robert-Worcester-The-Magna-Carta-is-the-foundation-of-liberty.html
Historical Background:
·
“The kings
and queens of England- Episode 1: Normans to Magna Carter” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM5AUiicoQo You will benefit from this video more if you have covered “Tell
the story of the Battle of Hastings”
Familiarize yourself with the issue:
Reading material to annotate:
·
“Magna Carta”
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/magna_carta.htm
Make sure to
scroll down to find the link to the 63 clauses of the Magna Carter.
·
“Magna Carter:
the great charter” http://europeanhistory.about.com/od/ukandireland/a/Magna-Carta-The-Great-Charter.htm
·
“Why the Magna Carter is seen as the key
document in the founding of the US?” http://americanhistory.about.com/od/famousdocuments/f/Why-Is-The-Magna-Carta-Seen-As-A-Key-Document-In-The-Founding-Of-America.htm
·
“The meaning
of Magna Carter since 1215” http://www.historytoday.com/ralph-v-turner/meaning-magna-carta-1215
This text
may interest those who seek more detailed knowledge.
Videos to watch and make notes on
·
“The relevance
of the Magna Carter to the 21st century” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B6neLohOCM
The first 10 minutes is introduction and not relevant so you may want to skip
it.
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