Magna Carta, Habeas Corpus, and the Origins of Rights

This 46-slide presentation explores how Magna Carta and habeas corpus limited government power and influenced modern rights.

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This 46-slide presentation explores how Magna Carta and habeas corpus limited government power and influenced modern rights. It includes launch questions, vocabulary, historical context, maps, discussion prompts, and connections to Canada’s Charter and democratic system.

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Students will explain how Magna Carta challenged unchecked royal power.
Students will describe how habeas corpus protects people from unfair detention.
Students will define rule of law, due process, rights, and government power.
Students will connect historical rights documents to Canada’s Charter and democracy.

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