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Magna Carta Argumentative Essay

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1. The name of the work.
Magna Carta
2. Creator of work (if known). unknown 3. Date or approximate date of work.
1215
4. A detailed description of the work (limit summary to one paragraph maximum, then limit further description to those aspects of the work that help you best make your arguments for its preservation)
The Magana Carta was a charter that gave rights to protect its subjects from King John. It contained sixty-three clauses that detailed everything from land rights to legal rights. This document gave protection to the people from an oppressive King and placed no man above the law, not even the king. Unfortunately, the document failed with civil war ensuing months later. 5. A general discussion of the historical context of its …show more content…

Without its influence, we might not have freedom of religion, the right to a fair trial, and among others. Though originally King John, initially disregarded the Magna Carta, after his death, his son Henry III re-issued the Magna Carta.

10. What is your personal reaction to the work? What about it do you find particularly meaningful? (Be specific.)
I personally believe, the Magna Carta was a major turning point of that century. It took away powers from the King and placed it in the hands of the people. No longer were the people subjected to the Kings egregious taxations or his tried without being represented. The people of that era stood up to a tyrant and set their own rules, even though it failed originally.
11. How does this work compare SPECIFICALLY to one other work of its type and/or time? (Prepare at least a couple paragraphs of discussion, devoted to comparing and contrasting this work to another in specific terms. This analysis may be incorporated into your answers for questions #1 and #2 above, or may be its own section depending on your style. Just be sure to address all of these questions in some

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