Magna Carta

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Why is the Magna Carta an important document in British history?

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It was the first document to place limits on the king's power.

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Which king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta?

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King John

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The Magna Carta was signed in what year?

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1215

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Before the Magna Carta was signed, King John had ______

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absolute power

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In which country was the Magna Carta written?

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England

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The Magna Carta accomplished which of the following? Limited powers of the king, allowed for trial by jury, No false imprisonment (can't be arrested/jailed for no reason) and a right to a trial by jury, Taxes can't be raised without approval of nobles, all free men protected equally by law

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All of these are true

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How did Magna Carta affect our American legal system?

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Many of our civil rights were enshrined in Magna Carta.

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The Magna Carta means...

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Great Charter

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The Magna Carta was signed by the King and the _________.

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Barons

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Where was the Magna Carta signed?

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Runnymede