WHY DOES NO ONE EVER THANK ME FOR THE MAGNA CARTA? 1.
PART A: Which of the following best identifies the central theme of this story?

A
Kings must protect their people and expand their territory through wars.
B
People deserve the right to representation in the government that they pay taxes to.
C
There should be the same universal human rights for all.
D
King John is misunderstood, for without him we would not have the first constitution with human rights.
2.
PART B: Which phrase from the text best support the answers to Part A?

A
"...some believe that all people should just have these rights, no matter what is written down by their leaders." ( Paragraph 3)
B
"It is a king's job to keep his land rich, large, and safe so that he holds more power and can take better care of his people." ( Paragraph 4)
C
"Now they would represent the people and help me make decisions, but I didn't like this at all. It took away my power!" ( Paragraph 5)
D
"But now that I see it makes people very happy, I just want you to know that it was I, King John." ( Paragraph 5)
3.
According to the author, what was the main reason that the people wrote the Magna Carta?

A
The people were mad that they had to pay unfair taxes for wars they did not ask for.
B
The barons wanted more power for themselves as representatives of the people.
C
The people were sick of being jailed for life by one another without a reason.
D
The people wanted to overthrow King John and create a representative government.
3.
According to the author, what was the main reason that the people wrote the Magna Carta?

A
The people were mad that they had to pay unfair taxes for wars they did not ask for.
B
The barons wanted more power for themselves as representatives of the people.
C
The people were sick of being jailed for life by one another without a reason.
D
The people wanted to overthrow King John and create a representative government.