CHAPTER 1

Question 1

Why were the barons unhappy?

Answer 1

-Scutage tax
-John falling out with the pope
-Lost battles and land in France
-Ignored Great Council

Question 2

What were the developments of the Magna Carta

Answer 2

1215, After the Battle of Runnymede the Barons forced KJ to sign the charter, which he reverses in ‘16

Question 3

What were the demands of the Magna Carta

Answer 3

-25 Barons monitor the king
-No scutage
-Barons could inherit their heirs land for £100
-The Church could operate freely
-Freemen had the right to a free trial

Question 4

Detail the First Barons War

Answer 4

Unhappy with the MC overturned (w Pope in agreement), war started, the seige of Rochester ‘15 gave John an advantage. The Barons bring French Louis with support from Scotland and win.

Question 5

Short term impacts of the MC

Answer 5

-Peasants and Villeins were unaffected
-King John went back on his word
-Merchants and Barons benefit

Question 6

Long term effects of the MC

Answer 6

-King<Law for the first time
-Eventually extended to more people
-First step in democracy