English colonists in North America resented the 1774 practice of British soldiers staying in colonists' homes. What guarantee that had been accepted from the times of the Magna Carta did this violate?

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English colonists in North America resented the 1774 practice of British soldiers staying in colonists' homes. What guarantee that had been accepted from the times of the Magna Carta did this violate?

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Brayden Gates · Answer 1

The Due Process of Law

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Back in 1215, a group of Barons forced the King into accepting an promoting a series of protections and guarantees. This document was called Magna Carta.

One of the main guarantees was the introduction of the Due Process, which meant the protection from arbitrary actions from power. The Due Process protected property, liberty, and life. The Magna Carta protected the Barons and the wealthiest people from the absolute power of the King.