American Constitution? The rights of freedom, equality, and justice for all, which

are held sacred, were not always guaranteed for all citizens. Many were

deprived of life, liberty, and the right to own property. Others were denied public

trials and the lower class were looked upon as inferior. The Magna Carta also

known as the "Great Charter," was signed by King John of England in 1215. It

was the document that changed the lives of millions of people around the world.

It caused long-range, long lasting, and long-term effects on society. The Magna

Carta guaranteed nobles certain rights, limited the kings power, and provided a

cornerstone for further documents that support human rights and freedom for all.

King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215. It was revised in 1216 and

then later in 1217. The last version, written in 1225, became law and was

confirmed in Parliament. It stated the customary enactment and was enforced in

the courts of law. It also confirmed existing privileges and liberties (Holt 1). The

Magna Carta established the idea that nobles had

representatives from 22 other nations. Eventually, 46 nations had signed it.

without due process of law," and that ".....the accused shall enjoy the right to a

6. Warren, W.C. King John. New York: W.W. Norton and Company, Inc., 1961.

there was little hope of these dominions being his (39).

Another document influenced by the Magna Carta was the Bill of Rights. When

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