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On June 15, 1215, about 2,000 English nobles gathered at Runnymede, a meadow along the Thames river. They presented John with a list of their demands.
John was forced to place the royal seal on the document, and it became law. Called the Magna Carta, or the Great Charter it limited the king's power. The king could no longer Jail any Freeman without just cause, and he could not raise taxes without consulting his Great Council of lords and Clergy.
Antonette Beatty
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How did the English Renaissance affect the education of the people?
Before the Renaissance, English was a language that only the commoners spoke. Nobles or royalty would read and write in Latin or other older languages. During the English Renaissance, poets and playwrights deliberately wrote in English so as to bring their works to lower classes of people. As English became a more widespread language, more people were able to attend school and gain an education.
What did English gain after the French and Indian War?
they gain land :)
What was the reason spanish nobles wanted Columbus voyage to succeed?
Spanish nobles wanted Columbus' voyage to succeed because they wanted a new and quicker sea route to Asia, and they wanted to gain riches, such as gold and spices.
What rights did colonists gain as result of the English bill of rights?
The Got the right for religious tolerance freedom of the press, freedom of speech and others
Why wasn't Hatshepsut allowed to rule?
She did rule. She took the crown through support from nobles etc. who would gain from her being leader.
How did the English gain new Netherlands?
In 1664, English warships
Did the French people gain or lose rights after the French revolution?
i think the rich (church and nobles and royalty) lost rights, however the poor gained rights EDIT Before the revolution, nobles and religious people were had a lot of proviledges whereas they represented less that 2% of France. So the rest, 98% composed of peasants, poor or even rich people (not nobles!) decided to fight for equality. They gain many many rights and created the Human Rights.
Why did the Romanovs enacte strict laws to prevent peasants from running away?
B)The Romanovs wanted to win the support of the nobles. To gain their support, they gave them complete power over the peasants who worked on their lands. C)The Romanovs ruled Russia from 1613 to 1917.They wanted the backing of the nobles.
What rights did the plebeians eventually gain?
The gain the right to vote and to make their own laws
What floor did servants live on in a castle?
There wasn't servants in a castle. The needs of the Queen or King were met by the use of young nobles who took care of them and their wardrobes. This was considered to be an honor and they wanted to be there. The young people were looking for a husband and wife among the nobles that were there so they could gain power or land for their family.
What did women gain the right to vote?
The Suffragettes
What is the opposite of gain?
The opposite of gain , from french to English is well its like you gain, then you lose so gain: is positive
