Question

When analyzing the Magna Carta.... why would King John sign an aegeeement that limited his powers? what does this document tell us about the relationship between the king and the aristocracy? how important was the protection of property rights in this agreement?

Answer 1

Magna Carta is one of the most famous document in the world. It is also known as 'The Great Charter' and was issued by King John of England. King John issued Magna Carta as a solution of political crisis occured in 2015. It involves the principle that every person of the society even the king, was subject to the law. John's brother, Richard I, spent all the money and allow the barons to be more powerful. King John followed his brother and collected heavy taxes and exerted his power over the churches. These things made him unpopular among the barons. In 1214, John was badly defeated in the battle of Bouvines. His authority was completely ruined after this war. On Jan 15, 2015, the English barons forced John to sign an agreement known as Magna Carta that limited his powers as a king.

Magna Carta was successful to solve the problems arising from power struggles between King John and the aristocracy. There were conflicts among the king and the nobles regarding the power. Magna Carta provided a way to sort all problems among them. It is a very important document that protected the property rights of each person of the society. According to this charter, all free citizens had right to own and inherit property.There was a clear principle that a person's property could not be seized by the king. On the basis of above discussion, we can say that Magna Carta was a turning point in human rights.