John's final battles Flashcards
When was the victory at Damme?
1213
Why was John’s victory at Damme unexpected?
In that year, he was faced by the refusal of English Barons to contribute forces or pay scutage.
What alliance did John make in 1214?
The German emperor, Otto IV
What unlikely ally did John make in May 1214?
The Lusignans.
By what date had John seized back Angers?
Mid June 1214.
What gave Philip the advantage against John?
English barons refused to support John & there was a delay in Otto’s forces arriving.
When was the battle of Bouvines?
27th July 1214
What led to the failure at the Battle of Bouvines?
Otto was overwhelmed by the French forces and forced to retreat himself.
Why was John forced to form a truce with Philip in September 1214?
Many of John’s remaining forces retreated.
How did John punish the Barons who didn’t aid him in the war with France?
A scutage of 3 marks per knight was levied on those who had not contributed.
Why were the Baron’s appeals to the Pope ignored?
Due to John’s alliance with the papacy.
When was the first draft of the Magna Carta agreed among Barons?
1214
When did John meet with the Barons at Runnymede?
1215
When did the barons officially renounce their fealty to John?
3 May 1215
When was Magna Carta settled by?
June 1215
Name two prominent rebels?
Eustace de Vesci & John de Lacy.
How many clauses were in the Magna Carta?
63
What issues were raised in the Magna Carta?
Feudal Rights, Justice & the Law, the rights of the church, rule per judicium & desire to implement new forms of government.
What examples of terror are there on behalf of John?
The murder of Arthur & the starvation of William de Braose’s family.
What stimulated the first Baron’s war?
John failed to implement the Magna Carta and sent it to the pope for release.
When was the rebel surrender and why did they surrender?
John’s 6 week seige of Rochester in Nov 1215.
Who did the rebels gain as allies?
Alexander II of Scotland and Lywelyn of Gwynedd.
Also Prince Louis of France.
When did Louis of France abandon the seige of Dover?
October 1216.
Where did John capture before his death?
Cambridge.
