Magna Carta The most famous document in British history, issued in 1215 by King John. In the form of a charter, it is a reactionary document with a purpose to insure feudal rights and dues to guarantee the King would not encroach upon baronial privileges. It implies that there are laws to protect the rights of people and their communities that the King must observe and obey by. It outlined that everyone shall be guaranteed of …showed first 75 words of 1220 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1220 total…the war was drawing to a close, his personal view was one of forgiveness “with malice towards none, with charity for all”. He lived to see the end of the war, but had no chance for reconstruction when he was assassinated. His death caused great mourning and he was considered a martyr. Lincoln stands out as a statesmen of noble vision, great humanity and remarkable political skill. He is a foremost symbol of American democracy.