Which of the following statements best describes the influence of the magna carta?

it showed that a monarch's powers were limited, that even he or she had to respect citizen rights and laws.

it taught colonists that people could come together for a common cause and create a brand-new government.

it created a list of specific rules that people starting a new colony should agree to and follow for the good of all.

it represented the wishes of the european monarchs that they should have an absolute right to rule their colonies.