Question

What was the Magna Carta? declaration of independence declaration of rights peace treaty pact between countries

Answer 1

Magna Carta means declaration of rights.

Explanation:

• The Magna Carta also is known as the Great Charter was a charter of rights that was signed by King John of England in 1215.
• It was first drafted by the Archbishop of Canterbury to establish peace between the King and a group of barons who were rebelling against the unpopular rule of the King.
• He agreed to a set of liberties that would place him and sovereigns of the future in England to be under the law.
• The charter of rights included access to quick justice, protection from illegal imprisonment for the barons, protection of church rights and limitations to making feudal payments to the Crown.