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Runnign head: THE MAGNA CARTA 1

THE MAGNA CARTA 2

The Magna Carta Primary Source

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Insitutional affiliation

The Magna Carta Primary Source

Who as the author?

The authors of the Magna Carta include King John and Stephen Langton

Who was the Audience?

The audience was the English people who were fed up with the King spending a lot in his wars with France. It was the Barons who had forced the King to write and seal the document.

What type of a document is it?

It is a law document that would indicate that the King was not above the law and everyone is accountable for their actions.

What is the subject of the thesis?

1. The King was subject to the law

2. The rights of individuals were guaranteed

3. There was a right to justice and free trial

What was the author’s motive for writing the Magna Carta?

The Barons were fed up with the King using money in wars in France that he was not winning.

Does the author have any bias?

The document is a law document that does not have any bias but stands to be written by the King, not at free will, but he was forced.

Where was the document written? How does this influence what is written?

The document was written in Runnymede in 1215, and it was written under pressure from Barons, which means that it was written under pressure to give everyone equal rights, even the King.

When was the document written?

Signed by King John on June 15, 1215.

What was the effect on the source of history?

The Magna Carta was an inspiration for democracy for other parts of the world, such as the United States.

What was the historical context?

The Magna Carta was written under the influence of the Barons who were rebellious against the rule of the King and wanted to hold him accountable for his actions. The opinions of the King were not considered sine he was under pressure by the Barons to ensure that he would be held accountable for his actions. It affected my view by highlighting that I need to hold even those in power accountable for their actions.

References

John, K., & Langton, S. (1297). Magna Carta.. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.