Question

Why was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?

A.
He had raised an army without approval from other government officials.

B.
He had seized the lands of nobles.

C.
He had raised taxes.

D.
He had granted greater privileges to nobles over clergy.

Answer 1

In 1215, King John of England was forced to sign the Magna Carta stating that the king was not above the law of the land and protecting the rights of the people. Today, the Magna Carta is considered one of the most important documents in the history of democracy.