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=== 1216  ===
=== 1216  ===


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_Carta King John and the Magna Carta]  King John replaced Henry and ruled by absolute monarchy. King John retained all the land and power unto himself.  The barons, viscounts, and earls who officated over the shires rebelled against King John. The Lords of the shires all met and wrote up the Magna Carta. By signing the Magna Carta in 1216, King John was force to give up land and power to the Lords of the shires. The Magna Carta gave representation into parilament from each shire.  
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_Carta King John and the Magna Carta]  King John replaced Henry and ruled by absolute monarchy. King John retained all the land and power unto himself.  The barons, viscounts, and earls who officated over the shires rebelled against King John. The Lords of the shires all met and wrote up the Magna Carta. By signing the Magna Carta in 1216, King John was force to give up land and power to the Lords of the shires. The Magna Carta gave representation into parilament from each shire.


=== Parliament  ===
=== Parliament  ===
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