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A Long and Illustrious History › The Middle Ages
What was the Magna Carta?
- A document limiting the power of the king and guaranteeing certain rights
- A trade agreement with Europe
- A declaration of war against France
- The first British constitution
Why this is the correct answer
Magna Carta was a landmark document signed in 1215 that established the principle that even the king was subject to the law. It introduced protections such as the right to a fair trial and limits on arbitrary royal power, forming a foundation for modern constitutional governance.