Magna Carta
Magna Carta
Medieval Essay
In the year 1215, the Magna Carta, one of the most important documents
in history was signed by King John of England. The Magna Carta proclaims
rights that have become a part of English law and are now the foundation of the
Constitution of every English-speaking nation. It is the most significant event in
the development of the modern world because it has given Americans today the
rightful liberties of due process, common law, …showed first 75 words of 547 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 547 total…Its impact is stronger than that of the Battle
of Hastings in 1066, although this event did lead to the formation of the United
States when the Normans and Saxons crossed the Atlantic to found the
colonies. However, 1066 did not help form the way we live today. This is why
the Magna Carta is the most important. The rights it brought our country are
ones that we respect and rely on for our safety and prosperity.
