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The Magna Carta was important in English history because it

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It said that everyone has to abide by the law, even royalty.

It also ensured that everyone has equal rights eg: the right for things to be justified and the right to a fair trial.

This meant that bribery, corruption and abuse of power couldn’t happen because everyone had to abide by what the law said.

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