The Beginning of Nation-States Cieslica By russell.cieslica Period: 1000 to 1492 Beginning of Nation States a;oriajcvaripcjaricjaij 1215 King John Signs the Magna Carta King john was forced to sign the Magna Carta (great charter) and it did 2 important things. 1) forced monarchs to obey the laws and 2) gave nobles rights, that were later extended to all free-men.
