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A Long and Illustrious HistoryThe Middle Ages

Which king was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215?

  1. King Edward I
  2. King Richard I
  3. King Henry II
  4. King John

Why this is the correct answer

King John was forced by rebellious barons to put his seal to the Magna Carta at Runnymede in June 1215. He had lost their support through heavy taxation and military failures, leaving him with little choice but to agree to their demands.

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