End of Feudalism
Magna Carta
In 1215 a group of nobles decided to force king to respect their rights. Magna Carta inspired the English to find more ways to limit the king's power. By the late Middle Ages, kings could do little without Parliament's support. The English continued to work to secure and protect their rights. To ensure that everyone was treated fairly, people demanded that judges chosen by the king would always side with him. In the late 1600s, the king agreed to free the courts of his control. This creation of an independent judicial system was a key step in bringing democracy to England.
The result of Magna Carta
Magna Carta required the king to honor certain rights. Among these rights was habeas corpus. The right of habeas corpus meant that the people could not be kept in jail without a reason. More importantly, Magna Carta required that everyone-even the king-had to obey the law. The idea that everyone must follow the law became one of the basic principles of English government.
The result of Magna Carta
Magna Carta required the king to honor certain rights. Among these rights was habeas corpus. The right of habeas corpus meant that the people could not be kept in jail without a reason. More importantly, Magna Carta required that everyone-even the king-had to obey the law. The idea that everyone must follow the law became one of the basic principles of English government.
