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How Did The Magna Carta Impact Society

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The experience that made the biggest impact in our society today is the Magna Carta. In the early 1200’s King John was the ruler, but he was one of the worst kings in history because he imposed very heavy taxes and was cruel to his citizens. When the barons tried to reason with him, he wouldn’t give up. Then the barons decided to capture London and force him to sign a paper that said how people have to be equal (except peasants), and the King cannot abuse his powers. One of the most famous clauses of the Magna Carta is still used now and it is what ‘gave all free men the right to justice and a fair trial’ (Ted Ed). This was only the first step to the development of the right laws. ‘Although the Magna Carta was intended to create peace between

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