A Long and Illustrious History
What did the Magna Carta establish?
AThat women and serfs had the right to own property and land
BThat the king must obey the law and could not imprison people without trial ✓
CThat the king could do as he wished, as his power came from God
DThat Parliament had complete and unlimited power over the monarch
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is That the king must obey the law and could not imprison people without trial.
The Magna Carta (Great Charter) established that the king was subject to the rule of law and could not imprison people without a proper trial. It is considered a foundation of individual rights in Britain.
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