KING JOHN AND THE MAGNA CARTA Flashcards
What was King John described as?
A cruel, beastly, power hungry tyrant
Name one place John lost the duchy to
Normandy
How did John corrupt the Church?
He quarreled with them
Who did John cause to rebel?
Barons
Why did Barons rebel?
Because of high taxes
Who was John believed to have killed with his bare hands?
His nephew
What does “Magna Carta” mean?
Written contract
Who forced John to sign the Magna Carta?
Peasants
Barons
Church
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How many clauses pf the Magna Carta were there?
63
How many of the Magna Carta’s clauses still apply today?
3
Why did John have to sign the Magna Carta?
It was an agreement to prevent rulers from using their power to abuse subjects
When was the Magna Carta signed?
15 June, 1215
Where was the Magna Carta signed?
Runnymede, on the bank of the River Thames, near Windsor, England
What is the full name for the Magna Carta?
Magna Carta Libertatum-MCL or
The Great Charter of the Liberties of England-TGCOTLOE
How long did John keep the contract lasting?
A few weeks
