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60 Second Civics: Rights in History Pt. 12: The Renaissance
Today we learn about the Renaissance in Western Europe and how it affected people's ideas about rights.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in History Pt. 13: Capitalism
Capitalism gained prominence during the Renaissance and gave people more control over their lives.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in History Pt. 14: The Reformation
What was the Protestant Reformation? What changes did it bring to Europe? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in History Pt. 15: The Printing Press
The Bible was one of the most frequently printed books, and with the Reformation, Christians were encouraged to read it themselves in their own language.
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60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 1
Today we discuss the events leading up to the signing of the Magna Carta.
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60 Second Civics: Natural Rights and Founders Pt. 1: Major Changes in Europe
Today's episode explores how changes in European society gave rise to the primacy of the individual.
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60 Second Civics: Natural Rights and Founders Pt. 2: Natural Rights Philosophy
Natural rights philosophy offered a drastic alternative to the feudal system.
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60 Second Civics: Natural Rights and Founders Pt. 3: Natural Rights Explained
Natural rights emphasized individual rights and freedoms, whereas classical republicans emphasized the individual's responsibility to promote the common welfare.
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60 Second Civics: Natural Rights and Founders Pt. 4: Life, Liberty and Property
Natural rights philosophers argued that all people are born with unalienable natural rights.
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60 Second Civics: Natural Rights and Founders Pt. 7: Social Contract
On today's podcast, we learn about the social contract, a concept important for American democracy.
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60 Second Civics: Natural Rights and Founders Pt. 8: The Mayflower Compact
The Pilgrims created a social contract called the Mayflower Compact in 1620. Hobbes and Locke would have approved.
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60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 2
We continue our discussion of the Magna Carta on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 3: A Bloody Struggle
After centuries of bloody struggle, key documents were agreed to that limited the power of the British monarch. These were the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the English Bill of Rights, which influenced the development of...
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 7: Principles in the Magna Carta
Today we learn about three principles of the Magna Carta.
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60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 3
Today we examine the Magna Carta and the rule of law.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 10: The English Bill of Rights
What is the English Bill of Rights?
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60 Second Civics:rights in British History Pt. 14: Amer. And Eng. Bill of Rights
Today we discuss the differences between the American and English Bills of Rights.
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60 Second Civics: Rights in British History Pt. 17: Written Constitution
The Founders learned from experience that a written Constitution and Bill of Rights was required in order to safeguard our liberties.
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60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 5
On the podcast today, we discuss basic rights as a principle of the Magna Carta.
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60 Second Civics:state Declarations of Rights Pt. 4:equally Free and Independent
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was a radical document: it guaranteed people certain unalienable rights.
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60 Second Civics:state Declarations of Rights Pt. 9:courage of Their Convictions
The writers of state declarations of rights and the American Founders were principled people who were compelled to justify the American revolution to the world.
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60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 6
Today we discuss government by agreement or contract as a principle of the Magna Carta.
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60 Second Civics: Rights After Independence Pt. 12: Federalism
One of the most important innovations in government to arise from the Philadelphia Convention was federalism.
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60 Second Civics: Magna Carta Part 7
Today we explore the Magna Carta as a source of constitutional principles.