Which statements are true of the Magna Carta?



Choose all answers that are correct.

Responses

English barons and church leaders wrote the Magna Carta because they could no longer tolerate King John's abuses of their traditional rights.

English barons and church leaders wrote the Magna Carta because they could no longer tolerate King John's abuses of their traditional rights.

Under the Magna Carta, everyone in England except the king had to obey the law.

Under the Magna Carta, everyone in England except the king had to obey the law.

King John signed the document because he wanted to be reelected.

King John signed the document because he wanted to be reelected.

The rights outlined in Magna Carta applied only to nobles and church leaders.

The rights outlined in Magna Carta applied only to nobles and church leaders.

The Magna Carta guaranteed that the king could not impose new taxes without permission from a council.