why was magna carta written
The Magna Carta was written in order to set down certain basic  rights for all people.    Magna Carta is Latin for Great Charter.The document outlined  rights whic â¦ h became part of English law and which are now the  foundation of the constitution of all countries which speak  English.he Magna Carta was written in order to set down certain basic  rights for all people.    Magna Carta is Latin for Great Charter.