The Magna Carta limited the power of the English king, specifically King John. English nobles forced him to sign it in 1215, after they rebelled... Learn more about this topic: Magna Carta Definition, Purpose & Importance from Chapter 9/ Lesson 4 ...
We think not.Daniel O'Connell(1775-1847), "Liberator of Ireland", led a movement that forced the British to pass the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829, allowing Catholics to become members of the British House of Commons. As a leader, O'Connell had moxie, brains, drive, patience, organiza...
The Magna Carta (Great Charter) celebrated its 799th birthday yesterday. The Charter was of course imposed by feudal barons on King John at the banks of the Thames near Windsor, England, on June 15, 1215. By limiting the king's absolute power, and protecting the rights of at least some ...