Read the passage from “Magna Carta and Its American Legacy.” Then answer the question. According to the reading, what events sparked the creation of the Magna Carta?

King John’s poor financial decisions and loss of territory
King John’s inheritance of new lands and the expense to maintain them
King John’s victory in the war against King Philip II of France
King John’s desire for government and financial reform

How is the career of an archaeologist different from hollywood’s portrayal of an archaeologist? how have your views on the field of archaeology changed as a result of what you have studied in this unit?

Read the excerpt from sir gawain and the green knight. when they had washed well, they went to sit at the table, the most famous knights nearest the top, as was proper, and guenever, in high spirits, was seated in the middle of them, in the arrangement of the famous table, with them arrayed around her, fine silk, furthermore, in a canopy over her, of toulouse red, and many tharsian tapestries embroidered and set with the finest of jewels that would have cost a great deal if someone had tried to buy them. the most beautiful there was the queen, flashing her gray eye. no one had ever seen anyone lovelier in his day. based on the excerpt, what conclusion can readers draw about guenever? she treats people with compassion. she is admired for her intelligence. she feels uncomfortable in crowds. she is held in high esteem.

During wwi, literacy tests were used to control immigration, which marked a return of what type of ideology in some americans?