What Is The Magna Carta?

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What is the Magna Carta?
The Magna Carta or ‘The Great Carter’ is nowadays an international symbol of liberty. This document that was used as a stalling action against the discontent baronial majority in year 1215 had leaded to our certification of freedom and it is a fundamental pillar of justice.
In which historical context does it come from?
During the Medieval England (1154-1485) under the reign of King John who was perceived as a cruel successor. The King has enacted a rule that forced the barons to pay high taxes that was used for his unsuccessful wars abroad. If they refused to pay, the consequences would be severe, however the barons joined forces and consequently captured London, hence John was obligated to negotiate. The result of

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