The Magna Carta

England's Magna Carta and it's influence on America's Bill of RightsIn 1215 King John agreed to the terms of the Magna Carta following the uprising of a group of rebel barons in England.The barons captured London in May 1215, which forced King John's hand and caused him to finally negotiate with the group, and the Magna Carta was created as a peace treaty between the king and the rebels.The document was written in Latin, and the original Magna Carta had 63 clauses. Today, only three of thes...