The Magna Cart Impact On English History

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The Magna Carta is a document that made a huge impact on English history. Signed in 1215, this forever impacted the way of government. This limited the power of kings forever in England. It was originally delivered by King John of England as a political crisis solution. The Magna Carta established that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law. Within the sixty-three clauses that were written, most of them dealt with unfairness throughout King John’s rule. This essay will establish the history of the document itself, and the impact it has had on our country’s history. There are quite a few historical events that lead up to the signing of the Magna Carta. Starting in 1066, the French Normans conquered England by defeating the Anglo-Saxons. …show more content…

Revolving from this crisis came the Magna Carta. It was signed between the barons and King John in June, 1215. This became one of the most important documents in Medieval England. When John tried to gain back his northern French land, he was defeated again. He came back to England demanding more money for taxes. The barons didn’t listen to him and rebelled against his power. His abuse caused the revolt of the barons. They started a civil war and captured London under the leadership of baron Robert FitzWalter. Then, the barons wrote their complaints about the king. They demanded that a document that promised justice be drawn up, which was called the Article of the Barons. The King then decided to consult with the barons, and met with them at Runnymede, on the River Thames. This was partially revised four days later and named the Magna Carta. On June 19, a few days after it was signed, the rebellious barons made peace and renewed allegiance oaths to King John. The Magna Carta established the rights of barons and other powerful leaders. It also says that all free men have a right to justice and a free trial as well as many other things involving people and the church. This states that nobody is above the law. With the guidance of this document, it influenced English history. It provided a structure for the relationship between the king and his subjects. The Magna Carta also shaped the meaning of the modern era. The English

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