King John, son of Henry II, signed the Magna Carta into law in 1215. Feudal barons attempting to protect their power pushed the Magna Carta. It was the first time a document was imposed on a king by his subjects.
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The Magna Carta is not necessarily the oldest document in history. It is however, the oldest document that resembles the United States constitution.
The Magna Carta, signed by King John of England in 1215, was a document that advocated for limits on the power of the government. A group of barons forced King John to sign the Magna Carta to limit his power over them and protect their rights.