Magna Carta -- The Great Charter
A Document that Changed History
June 15, 1215
Signed by King John of England
Complied/Written by Archbishop Stephen Langton and other Barons
Rationale/Function
To limit the power of the King of England
Creation of a limited monarchy
Beginning of constitutional government in England
Protected the Rights of the People
Why should we care?
Laid the foundation of America's Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments of our Constitution)