INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
DECLINE OF FEUDALISM
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Cool Car
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Great Charter
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Magnificent Cart
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Magna Carta (“Great Charter”) is a document guaranteeing English political liberties that was drafted at Runnymede, a meadow by the River Thames, and signed by King John on June 15, 1215, under pressure from his rebellious barons.
Detailed explanation-2: -The term “Magna Carta” means “Great Charter."
Detailed explanation-3: -The Magna Carta, which means “great charter” in Latin, was drawn up by English barons (nobles) and church leaders to limit the king’s power. In 1215 they forced the tyrannical King John to agree to the charter. The Magna Carta stated that the king must follow the law and could not simply rule as he wished.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Magna Carta is a document some 3, 550 words long written in Latin, the English translation being “Great Charter”.
Detailed explanation-5: -Magna Carta – Latin for ‘Great Charter’ – is one of the most celebrated documents in western history.