Magna Carta and The Declaration of Independence

Magna Carta and the Declaration of Independence
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The two aspects of rights touched upon in the Magna Carta and the Declaration of Independence include liberty and justice. Regarding liberty, Magna Carta gave citizens the right to own and inherit property and be protected from excessive taxes (magnacartaresearch.org). It also freed churches from government interference. On the other hand, the Declaration of Independence considered liberty a natural and an unalienable right (National Archives). It also allowed citizens to do anything that would give them joy so long as it is legal and does not violate other people's rights. Concerning justice, Magna Carta gave all free men the right to justice and a fair trial with the jury. In the same context, the right to a jury trial is the foundation of the declaration of Independence. On July 4, 1776, the United States' founding fathers signed this document because the King of Great Britain deprived the Americans trial by jur...