The Magna Carta - part 2

The Magna Carta, or Great Charter, was signed by King John in 1215 at Runnymede to address a political crisis with his barons, who opposed his high taxes. It established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law. Key clauses included the freedom of the church, fair trials, and the regulation of taxes. The Magna Carta laid the foundation for modern legal systems with over 60 clauses covering various subjects.

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