Medieval Essay In the year 1215, the Magna Carta, one of the most important documents in history was signed by King John of England. The Magna Carta proclaims rights that have become a part of English law and are now the foundation of the Constitution of every English-speaking nation. It is the most significant event in the development of the modern world because it has given Americans today the rightful liberties of due process, common law, …showed first 75 words of 547 total…

…showed last 75 words of 547 total…Its impact is stronger than that of the Battle of Hastings in 1066, although this event did lead to the formation of the United States when the Normans and Saxons crossed the Atlantic to found the colonies. However, 1066 did not help form the way we live today. This is why the Magna Carta is the most important. The rights it brought our country are ones that we respect and rely on for our safety and prosperity.