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In 1215, King John was forced to agree to a charter of rights. What was it called?

Correct answer

Magna Carta

Why

Magna Carta (the Great Charter) established the idea that even the king was subject to the law. It protected the rights of the nobility and restricted the king's power to collect taxes or change laws.

Answer choices

  • AThe Bill of Rights
  • BThe Act of Union
  • CThe Habeas Corpus Act
  • DMagna Carta