King John Flashcards
1
Q
Bad interpretations of king john (5 + who)
A
Medieval and Victorian Greedy Hated the church Hell is defiled by the prescence of john Took sons as hostages if the barons didn’t obey Worst king ever
2
Q
How did John’s battle against France go
A
He lost badly
3
Q
Why did King John heavily tax people?
A
So that he could claim back the continental empire he had inherited by leading a battle against France
4
Q
What did King John do to the church?
A
He decreased their power
5
Q
Why was King John struggling as King
A
Barons were too powerful
6
Q
King John and good interpretations of him (5)
A
Good administrative skills
Passed good laws
Great military leader
Intelligent
Tudors liked that he went against the church
