Magna Carta

Question 1

King John

Answer 1

Disappointed the Barons by being a weak leader - especially compared to his brother.
He argued with the church
Lost Barons' land in France
Increased tax
Lost the crown jewels

Question 2

Barons

Answer 2

Formed an army to oppose John as they were angry at his policies and incompetence - forcing him to agree to the Magna Carta

Question 3

Terms of the Magna Carta

Answer 3

Stop unfair Taxation
Ensure a Baron’s heir inherited their land
Let the church make its own appointments
Prevent arrest without trial
Protect merchants
Create a group of 25 Barons to monitor the King

Question 4

Short term impacts

Answer 4

Did not solve the problem - John only accepted to avoid civil war and soon went back on his promises
It had a limited scope and had no affect on the majority population - peasants and villeins

Question 5

Long term impacts

Answer 5

As more people became free it applied to more people
Established core beliefs for future politics
Became a symbol of people’s power against Kingship