Magna Carta was signed on June 15, 1215.
Why was Magna Carta signed?
Magna Carta was signed as a peace treaty between King John of England and a group of rebel barons led by Robert Fitzwalter. The barons had rebelled against the king because of his oppressive policies, such as forcing them to pay high taxes and demanding military service without compensation.
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