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What document was English King John forced to assent due to Philip II's actions?

  • Declaration of Independence

  • Magna Carta

  • English Constitution

  • Treaty of Versailles

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The Magna Carta was a document signed by King John of England in 1215 that limited the power of the monarchy. It was forced upon King John by a group of rebel barons who were unhappy with his rule. The Magna Carta is considered one of the most important documents in British history because it established the principle that the king was not above the law.
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