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How did the Magna Carta affect the development of a national identity in England? (5 points)

A.It created the Great Council, a group of barons who could veto the King's commands.

B.It divided the English government into the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

C.It gave a group of five lords representing the people more power than the King.

D.It resulted in the establishment of the legislative body known as the English Parliament.

The correct answer is D.
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Correct answer is is D
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The Charter of Rights, Carta Magna, became part of English political life. After several renewals, the English parliment passed new laws, it had lost its practical meaning. With time, there was a renewed interess in the charter and effort to restore the original rights. It was an important base for contemporary powers of Parlament and legal principles, as habeas corpus. The ancient origins of Parliament were recognized.

Answer D.

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