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The Magna Carta was a document that was signed by King John of England in 1215. It mainly deals with English laws and King John's promise to govern according to feudal law. Additionally, it says that no one could be imprisoned without a fair trial.

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I believe it is the Petition of Rights.

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What is significance about the magna carta?

The Magna Carta is significant about limiting the power of the English monarchy and establishing that people have rights.


What was the first document to limit the power of the British monarchy?

The Magna Carta document


What was the magna carta's significance?

For the first time it gave rights to the common man.


What best describes the significance of the magna carta?

It set limitations on the power of the british monarchy.


What document was singed in 1215 that had to do with the king?

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Which document did King John sign which reduced the power of the monarchy in England?

The first document to reduce the powers of the English monarchs was the Magna Carta, or Great Charter in English, signed in 1215 by King John.


Is the Magna Carta a law or treaty?

The Magna Carta is a treaty.


Was the magna carta good or bad?

The Magna carta was good


The Magna Carta is also known as what?

The Magna Carta or Magna Carta Libertatum is also known as the Great Charter of Freedoms.


How long did the Magna Carta last?

HOW LONG DID MAGNA CARTA LAST


Which document limited the power of the English monarchy during the Middle Ages?

The Great Charter or 'Magna Carta' was forced on King John by the Barrons in 1215 . This limited his powers and granted that the privilages of the freemen would be upheld. Prior to this the powers of King John were only limited by the will of God. After the Magna Carta it was limited by Law.


Who was involved in the magna carta?

the magna carta got signed in 1215. on the i5th of september.