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What is Magna Carta?

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What is Magna Carta?

SUBJECTS:  Civics and Citizenship, History

YEARS:  7–8


Have you heard of Magna Carta?

This document from the 13th century has been hugely influential for many modern democracies.

Watch this clip to find out how it came about and why it is still so important today.


Production Date: 2015


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