Question

Regarding the Magna Carta, which statement is false?

A. The document required trial by a jury of one's peers.
B. The document assured all English citizens freedom of speech.
C. King John was forced to sign the document.
D. The meeting of the English Barons and King John occurred at Runnymede.

Answer 1

Regarding the Magna Carta, this statement is false:
A.) THE DOCUMENT REQUIRED TRIAL BY A JURY OF ONE'S PEERS.

The Magna Carta, meaning "The Great Charter, was officially named Magna Carta Libertatum. It was a document issued by King John of England. It is very controversial because it states that everybody is subjected to the law. Nobody is exempted. Even the royals are subject to the law.