Read The Magna Carta by using this link http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/magnacarta.html and identify these terms such as King John I , Barons/Nobles, Runnymede, Crusades, Feudalism, Middle Ages, Clergy, Limited Power of Executive, Habeas Corpus, Parliament, House of Lords and Write a 3 paragraph, one page paper with these terms.

Paragraph #1: Identifications

Using specific terms cited above such as King John I, Barons / Nobles, Runnymede, Crusades, Feudalism, Middle Ages, Clergy, Limited Executive Power, Habeas Corpus, Parliament, House of Lords of history, link the reading to specific historical developments. This paragraph should have 5-7 specific terms out of all those terms as a full sentence and paragraph. Don't write a summary. Do not use any external sources other than full selection or reading.

Paragraph #2: Analysis

The Magna Carta is the foundation of British Government, including both the British Constitution and Parliament. The Magna Carta is also an influence on the US Constitution and Bill of Rights. How did the Magna Carta come to shape two of the most powerful nations on earth? What rights in the Magna Carta do we still have in America today? What does American Government get from the Magna Carta? Do not use any external sources other than full selection or reading.

Paragraph #3: Reaction

What is your opinion of the reading? Did you enjoy reading it? Did you like it? Did it remind of you something / somewhere / someone else? Write a paragraph. Do not use any external sources other than full selection or reading.