Democratic Developments in England
This legal document signed in 1215 limited the power of the English king.
What is the Magna Carta?
This Enlightenment thinker believed in natural rights and government by consent.
Who is John Locke?
This revolution led to the independence of the American colonies.
What is the American Revolution?
This was a payment for forgiveness of sins sold by the Catholic Church.
What is an indulgence?
This belief says God has already chosen who will be saved.
What is predestination?
This principle ensures fair treatment through the legal system.
What is due process of law?
This idea suggests people agree to be governed in exchange for protection.
What is the social contract?
This revolution overthrew the monarchy in France.
What is the French Revolution?
This movement began with Martin Luther’s 95 Theses.
What is the Reformation?
This Protestant movement was led by John Calvin.
What is Calvinism?
This English institution evolved into a representative government.
What is Parliament?
This Enlightenment principle divides government into branches.
What is separation of powers?
This system divides power between national and state governments.
What is a federal system?
This branch of Christianity was founded by Martin Luther.
What is Lutheranism?
A government ruled by religious leaders is called this.
What is a theocracy?
This belief held that monarchs received their power from God.
What is divine right?
This document reflects Enlightenment ideas and was adopted in the U.S. in 1791.
What is the Bill of Rights?
This type of government allows citizens to elect representatives.
What is representative government?
Christians who broke away from the Catholic Church were called this.
What are Protestants?
This Protestant group believed in adult baptism.
Who are the Anabaptists?
This 1688 event led to a constitutional monarchy in England.
What is the Glorious Revolution?
This Enlightenment idea influenced the creation of the United Nations.
What are natural rights?
This international organization was influenced by Enlightenment ideals.
What is the United Nations?
This agreement allowed German princes to choose their state’s religion.
What is the Peace of Augsburg?
This Catholic response to the Reformation included reforms and reaffirmed doctrine.
What is the Catholic Reformation?