Modern World History
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Look at four events in England and tell how they contributed to rise of democracy.
Historical Event (Cause)
Result (what happened as a result
of the event?)
Effect on Democracy
King John tried to raise
taxes on the nobles to pay
for his wars
King Edward needed
money to pay for war he
fought in France
Sixteenth-century
monarchs claim more
power to be absolute
rulers (divine right)
The Glorious Revolution
takes place
Explain how juries and common law also promoted democracy in England
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Prologue Section 4: The Enlightenment and Democratic Revolutions
As you read about the Enlightenment, take notes on each thinker’s main ideas about government.
Enlightenment Thinker
Main Ideas about Government
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Voltaire
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Baron de Montesquieu
How did the Enlightenment affect Britain’s North American colonies and the US Government?
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Compare and Contrast the causes and effects of the following democratic revolutions
American Revolution
Both
French Revolution
Explain the role of the United Nations in promoting Democracy.
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