The men who were leading these movements were attempting to overthrow the power of the(ir) king. They wanted to protect the rights of people and their individuality and also protect them from unjust taxing and imprisonment. Both of of these laid down the foundations of democratic rule.
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The Magna Carta was an attempt by the nobility to limit the power of the king. The Magna Carta was written as a way for the people to protect their rights and liberties. They felt that King John's abusive powers needed to be controlled and limited. The Magna Carta protected people from heavy taxes and unjust imprisonment. This idea of protecting the rights of people lay the foundation for democratic rule in England and America.
