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Magna Carta

Alex, Mary Clare, Joseph, Brad

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When and Where was this document created?

When: The Magna Carta was created in 1215 and was signed by King John on June 15th, 1215

When & Where

Where: The Magna Carta was created in Runnymede District, UK. It was signed by King John in a meadow at Runnymede, Surrey, South England

Runnymede District, UK

Describe which people created this document

Who

Two people created the Magna Carta, John Lackland and Stephen Langton.

John Lackland was the king at the time, and Stephen langton was the archbishop of the Roman Catholic church

John Lackland

Stephen Langton

Why was this document created?

  • It was created because the barons were starting to rebel against the king.
  • It was a response to a political crisis
  • It was so that the king could not abuse his power or take unfair taxes

Why & What

What were some reasons this document was created?

What were some reasons this document was created?

  • The king's barons were rebelling against him, and this was the only way to satisfy them.
  • the people were getting angry about all of the things the king was doing

What human rights were guaranteed by this document?

  • The right to a fair trial
  • liberties and rights for the English Church
  • It said that everybody, even the king, was subject to the law.
  • no taxes without 'general consent of the realm'

How did this document influence the United States Constitution?

This document helped see the making of the Bill of Rights which led up to more, eventually leading to the Constitution.

How

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