Question

how did the signing of the magna carta affect the lives of ordinary townspeople of the 13th century? a. it allowed them the opportunity to run for office and be elected by their peers. b. it limited the power of the king to tax them and granted people jury trials before punishment. c. it offered them representation through assemblies of peasants who could advise the king. d. it provided the same rights to ordinary townspeople as those held by barons, lords, and other wealthy noblemen.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

A. False, they could not run for office

C. Peasants never had the chance to advise the King

D. They never had equal rights

Answer 2

D) It provided the same rights to ordinary townspeople as those held by barons, lords, and other wealthy noblemen. It basically guaranteed the right that all people would have equal rights and stand chance in court without bias-ism.