I want to know about the Magna Carta?

Question

What was this all about? What is it, and why? I googled it, but I wanted to see if I could get a better explanation by someone else

Answer 1

I think the wikipedia definition is as good as any!  They have broken it down into several areas of importance.  Other than an encyclopedia definition, this is one of the best.  I would attach it here, but then, you would have to read it all.  Go to the site, and it should answer all your questions quite well.  It is a very important document, that had long reaching effects.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_Carta