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The SHOWDOWN BETWEEN
NOBILITY vs KING
Following a revolt by the English nobility against his rule in 1215, King John is forced to put his royal seal on the Magna Carta, or “Great Charter.” The document, essentially a peace treaty between John and his barons, guaranteed that the king would respect feudal rights and privileges, uphold the freedom of the church, and maintain the nation’s laws. The Magna Carta was seen as a cornerstone in the development of democratic England by later generations.
CNN Article: Making of the Magna Carta
Magna Carta and the Emergence of Parliament
Ironclad intro – https://youtu.be/pdAUpJ6ba2A…
Execution (2:40 into video) – https://youtu.be/ekCByuXIGr8…
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