Magna Carta – the great charter of freedoms  

Magna Carta was an agreement that was signed on 15 July 1215 by King John of England. This paper became an important symbol of liberty because it laid the grounds for protests against the crown in the future. It is also a milestone in British and American democracy.

Kong John signerer Magna Carta

What is the Magna Carta?

The Magna Carta made the king’s power less. Unpopular kings forced taxes to lead expensive wars against France. The Magna Carta was supposed to protect the British elite’s wealth and power.

The 3,600-word-long contract included three important parts:

  1. Everyone should get a fair trial.
  2. The king og queen couldn’t demand the taxes they wanted.
  3. If the king or queen didn’t follow the law, they could be removed.
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Magna Carta presentert til kong John av England
Magna Carta presentert til kong John av England

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