How did the signing of the Magna Carta affect the lives of ordinary townspeople of the 13th century?

A. It allowed them the opportunity to run for office and be elected by their peers

B. It limited the power of the king to tax them and granted people jury trials before punishment

C. It offered them representation through assemblies of peasants who could advise the king

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Brynn Washington

13 May, 05:57

How did the signing of the Magna Carta affect the lives of ordinary townspeople of the 13th century?

A. It allowed them the opportunity to run for office and be elected by their peers

B. It limited the power of the king to tax them and granted people jury trials before punishment

C. It offered them representation through assemblies of peasants who could advise the king

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Damon Keller · Answer 1

The way that the signing of the Magna Carta affected the lives of ordinary townspeople of the 13th century is by B. limiting the power of the king to tax them and granting people jury trials before punishment.