The Magna Carta was created in 1215 and forced King John to follow the same laws as his subjects, limiting his absolute power. Due to King John's unsuccessful military campaigns and heavy taxes imposed without consulting barons, the barons rebelled and forced him to agree to the Magna Carta. It established that people have rights that cannot be taken away, set the rule of law that no one is above the law, and still influences legal systems today by ensuring equality under the law.

1. MAGNA
CARTA

2. WHAT IS THE MAGNA CARTA?
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The Magna Carta is an English document created
by the barons during King John’s rule in 1215.
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Up until this point, English kings had been able to
rule without limitations, as they claimed to have
been given absolute power by God.
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This document forced the King to follow the same
laws as their subjects, which was a huge step
towards equality for all citizens under the law.

3. Details
The Magna Carta is
a collaboration that
includes 37 old
English laws.
However, many
new laws were
created to show the
new limitations of
the power of the
king.

4. REASONS
Unlike most past English kings, King John
was extremely unsuccessful in his military
campaigns.
 In order to pay for the wars, John raised
taxes without consulting his barons, against
common custom.
 In response, the barons rebelled and forced
John to sign the Magna Carta, and give up
some of his power.
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5. WHAT DOES IT STAND FOR?
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The Magna Carta stands for freedom, that the
people have certain rights that cannot be taken
away by anyone, and it stands for the only real
true rule of law; that no one, not even a king, is
above the law.
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It still has major influence on our legal system
today, and has ensured equality for all citizens
under the law.
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“Magna Carta” is Latin for “Great Charter”.

6. WHO WAS INVOLVED?
A total of 25 barons, 13 bishops, and 20
abbots were party to the signing of the Magna
Carta.
 The barons accepted the responsibility of
ensuring that King John followed the clauses
of the Magna Carta.
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7. WHAT IT INCLUDED
John was required to be less harsh on the
barons.
 All people would have access to
courts, regardless of wealth.
 No one could be imprisoned without first
going through the legal system.
 John was forced to put his seal on the
document, so that it would be taken more
seriously.
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8. SURVIVING CLAUSES
Only three clauses of the original Magna
Carta are still in effect today.
 1. The Church of England shall be free and
maintain all of its rights and liberties.
 2. The City of London shall keep all of its old
customs and liberties.
 3. No one shall be imprisoned or have their
rights taken away without a trial.
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9. Thank for attention
Thank for attention