Magna Carta Persuasive Essay

I understand that the decision of whether or not to sign the Magna Carta is very difficult and frustrating. Also, I understand that you are indecisive towards this situation. However, I have looked over the Magna Carta, given it some thought and here is what I feel you should do, and what you should not do. I have also thought of what you can gain or lose as a result to whether or not you sign the Magna Carta. I strongly believe that it is best for you to sign the Magna Carta, even though it does come with consequences, as well as benefits. Some reasons why you should sign the Magna Carta is to prevent losing any more land, money has been lost, and the nobles are angry. First, you should sign the Magna Carta to prevent losing any more land because you have already lost war against France, and you have lost many of England’s land holdings to France. I understand that if you sign the Magna Carta, then you won’t be able to tax the nobles however you want. However, what we need more as of now is support and protection from the nobles. The nobles can …show more content…
Well, since the nobles are so angry, they will do anything to stop you and attain power. While, they are offering the Magna Carta as a “peace treaty” , I suggest you sign it now. These nobles despise you for losing land and money, and taxing them for so much of their money. When these nobles are angry, they go out of control, like crazy, wild animals. You must tame them by signing the Magna Carta; it is the only way to pacify them is to sign the Magna Carta. Nonetheless, if you sign the Magna Carta, you will not be able to willfully, or arbitrarily, punish your subjects however you would like to. Although, think about it… At this very moment, the nobles are so angry, and are gaining so much power. They can even KILL you right now if they wanted to. Thus, I strongly encourage you to sign the Magna Carta, because they could kill you off and PUNISH