Question
English translation of the Magna Carta
Question
Use the passages to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2.
The Magna Carta uses the term free man, while the Declaration of the Rights of Man uses the term person. How does this shift reflect the differences between the societies in which they were written?
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Responses
The difference in terms reflects the idea that the rights discussed were only given to men at first, but in the Declaration of the Rights of Man, were granted to all people, of whatever gender.
The difference in terms reflects the idea that the rights discussed were only given to men at first, but in the Declaration of the Rights of Man, were granted to all people, of whatever gender.
The difference in terms reflects the fact that the rights discussed were once given by God, but in the Declaration of the Rights of Man were understood to be given by people themselves.
The difference in terms reflects the fact that the rights discussed were once given by God, but in the Declaration of the Rights of Man were understood to be given by people themselves.
The difference in terms reflects the fact that in the Declaration of the Rights of Man, the rights were deemed to be natural to all people, not given by any outside authority or influence.
The difference in terms reflects the fact that in the Declaration of the Rights of Man, the rights were deemed to be natural to all people, not given by any outside authority or influence.
The difference in terms reflects the fact that the rights discussed were more abstract in the Declaration of the Rights of Man, and local governments had to interpret them.
Answers
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The best response to the question regarding the shift from "free man" in the Magna Carta to "person" in the Declaration of the Rights of Man is:
**The difference in terms reflects the idea that the rights discussed were only given to men at first, but in the Declaration of the Rights of Man, were granted to all people, of whatever gender.**
This response accurately highlights the progression from a more limited definition of rights as applicable to men only, to a broader and more inclusive understanding of rights as pertaining to all individuals, regardless of gender.
**The difference in terms reflects the idea that the rights discussed were only given to men at first, but in the Declaration of the Rights of Man, were granted to all people, of whatever gender.**
This response accurately highlights the progression from a more limited definition of rights as applicable to men only, to a broader and more inclusive understanding of rights as pertaining to all individuals, regardless of gender.