Mallory Walters
History 111
Professor Whitley
26 October, 2017
Magna Carta Document Review
In the year of 1215 the Magna Carta was written, and it is to be considered one of the most influential documents of all time. Numerous copies of it were spread throughout England so all people of power given fresh knowledge of the law of the land. The original writer of the Magna Carta was Archbishop Stephen Langton, and the document was signed by King John of England.
The document was written essentially to control the power of the monarchy, with greater reason to control King John. The King wanted to rule with unlimited control but the Pope and the Barons wanted to keep him in check. With the writing of the Magna Carta, its intentions were meant
History 111
Professor Whitley
26 October, 2017
Magna Carta Document Review
In the year of 1215 the Magna Carta was written, and it is to be considered one of the most influential documents of all time. Numerous copies of it were spread throughout England so all people of power given fresh knowledge of the law of the land. The original writer of the Magna Carta was Archbishop Stephen Langton, and the document was signed by King John of England.
The document was written essentially to control the power of the monarchy, with greater reason to control King John. The King wanted to rule with unlimited control but the Pope and the Barons wanted to keep him in check. With the writing of the Magna Carta, its intentions were meant