The Magna Carta was mainly created to suppress the overly powerful monarchy of England, which was ruled under King John's authority. It was in 1215 that the Nobles, Barons, and basically rich people of England were tired of how King John was running things and banded together to creat the Magana Carta in which forced the King to sign. In signing, this allowed "Freeman" a trial by jury, a punishment fitting and not excessive to the crime, and no taxation without representation.
Who were the "Freeman?" The freeman were basically only the rich within the villages which were the nobles and barons. Well at first that is how the Magan Carta was intended, but after many years, american colonists were still forced to pay taxes yet still were not allowed representation. But thanks to Sir EDWARD Coke, representation was given to the colonists, further expanding the rights of the Mana Carta to many groups across the land and eventually leading to the Declaration of Independence.
I see you name has royal ties, lol. I had no idea what the freeman were, so thanks to your post, i have actually learned something. Just make sure to include your sources.
ReplyDeleteYou had to put Edward in caps didnt you? I really like this. I can tell you put this in your own words.
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