Flashcards on The Magna Carta and Its Significance

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What is the Magna Carta?

A medieval document that guaranteed certain rights and liberties to the English people.

When was the Magna Carta signed?

In 1215.

Who forced King John to sign the Magna Carta?

A group of rebel barons.

What rights does the Magna Carta protect?

Rights such as trial by jury, due process of law, and protection against illegal imprisonment.

What is the significance of the Magna Carta?

It is considered a cornerstone of liberty and the foundation of modern democratic principles.

Which king agreed to uphold the Magna Carta?

King John's successor, King Henry III.

How many original copies of the Magna Carta exist today?

Only four.

Where is the most famous original copy of the Magna Carta kept?

In the British Library in London.

What inspired the American colonists when drafting the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights?

The principles and ideas of the Magna Carta.

Which clause in the Magna Carta limited the power of the English monarch?

The 39th clause, also known as the Habeas Corpus clause.

Who is often credited as the main author of the Magna Carta?

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Stephen Langton.

What year was the Magna Carta first translated into English?

In 1297.

Why is the Magna Carta still significant today?

It established the idea that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law.

What impact did the Magna Carta have on human rights?

It laid the foundation for the development of modern human rights principles.

What did the Magna Carta symbolize in terms of government power?

A shift from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy.

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