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What did Magna Carta protect

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Magna Carta-Limited Monarch's power, established the rule of law.

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In its original form in 1215 the Magna Carta, or ''Great Charter'' signed by the King of England, was turning point in huuman rights . It protected the rights of the church, outlawed illegal imprisonment of barons and promised quick trials. It stablished the rights of widows who owned property to choose not to remarry, and established principles of due process and equality before the law.

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Answer: Magna Carta, which means 'The Great Charter', is one of the most important documents in history as it established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice and the right to a fair trial.

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