The Magna Carta affected England’s government since 1215 and years after. Before the document was written, England’s government was strictly under King John’s control. The monarchy ruled over everything with heavy taxes and few rights for the people. Because of the King’s actions, a rebellion against his unfair ruling was forming. Realizing the uprising assembling, King John finally signed The Magna Carta, or the Great Charter (History.com Staff). This archive took a stand against the monarchical power, for the rights of the people, and the stand had lasting legacy throughout history. England’s unfair ruling would soon coming to an end.
History of the time before the Great Charter
Up until 1215, England’s government did not rule justly. Before …show more content…
It also plainly stated that the King must judge people honestly and without his personal opinion. For example, article thirty nine says, “No freemen shall be taken or imprisoned or disseised or exiled or in any way destroyed, nor will we go upon him nor send upon him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land,” ("Magna Carta”). This quote explains that the King must be true to the law rather than his own notion while judging someone. The extremely dominant monarchy that ruled England for years was finally …show more content…
Justin Fisher explained, “It is perhaps easiest to think of Magna Carta in two ways: first, as a document of historical and legal significance; and secondly, as a principle underlying how we live, through equality under the rule of law and through accountability,” (Fisher). He is saying how the Magna Carta is still relevant today even 800 years after the document itself was written. In fact, many of the American documents including The Bill of Rights reflect concepts seen in the Great
History of the time before the Great Charter
Up until 1215, England’s government did not rule justly. Before …show more content…
It also plainly stated that the King must judge people honestly and without his personal opinion. For example, article thirty nine says, “No freemen shall be taken or imprisoned or disseised or exiled or in any way destroyed, nor will we go upon him nor send upon him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land,” ("Magna Carta”). This quote explains that the King must be true to the law rather than his own notion while judging someone. The extremely dominant monarchy that ruled England for years was finally …show more content…
Justin Fisher explained, “It is perhaps easiest to think of Magna Carta in two ways: first, as a document of historical and legal significance; and secondly, as a principle underlying how we live, through equality under the rule of law and through accountability,” (Fisher). He is saying how the Magna Carta is still relevant today even 800 years after the document itself was written. In fact, many of the American documents including The Bill of Rights reflect concepts seen in the Great