The Magna Carta was a document signed by King John in 1215 that focused on human rights. King John had become an oppressive and dictatorial monarch, and the English barons sought to end his abuse of power. It included sixty-three clauses, and promoted historically instrumental ideas, such as due process and rule of law. The Magna Carta’s main legacy lies in the principles it promoted, rather than the specific rights and protections it promised.
Before the Magna Carta, there wasn’t an official document declaring certain rights of the people. General laws about human rights that had been passed down were not in writing, and King John often ignored them. When the Magna Carta was signed, people were suddenly given value in many ways. The idea of
Before the Magna Carta, there wasn’t an official document declaring certain rights of the people. General laws about human rights that had been passed down were not in writing, and King John often ignored them. When the Magna Carta was signed, people were suddenly given value in many ways. The idea of