1. who were the main players in the creation of the magna carta? 2. what was the significance of the magna carta? 3. what elements of the magna carta appear in american founding documents?

1. The main players in the creation of the Magna Carta were King John, the barons, Pope Innocent III (1161-1216) and Archbishop Stephen Langton (1150-1228).
2. The Magna Carta was significant back then in the 13th century, but it is still today, because it established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice and the right to a fair trial.
3. Magna Carta was a very important document when it came to American founding documents. The Americans took some elements from it, such as the fact that the ruler was not above the law - in England, the monarch still had to adhere to the laws of the country, and in America, presidents also do. Furthermore, the Magna Carta set foundations for the first government in America, which is another important element.