Power And The People - Magna Carta Flashcards
When and Where was the Magna Carts signed?
Runnymede June 1215
Why did King John sign the magna carta?
He had no choice but to sign as he was faced by a superior army and he never intended to stick to the agreements
What did some people blame John for? [ CAUSE ]
The murderer of his nephew, Arthur a possible alternative king.
What was Scutage? [ CAUSES ]
A payment from Knights and Barons to the king instead of fighting for him.
After 11 Scutage payments since 1199, why did the Barons refuse to pay the 12th in 1214? [ CAUSE ]
They believed he didn’t have the political will or military power to regain his French lands.
Who did the King face at Runnymede?
The countries leading Barons
Why was John in a dispute with the Church? [ CAUSE ]
The pope appointed Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury, who was regarded as a good choice by most but John. King John wanted to appoint leading churchmen himself
How did the Pope react to John? [ CAUSE ]
He banned all English church services and excommunicated him until he relented
Why was John originally happy with this reaction?
None of the churches taxes went to church, but to him
What agreement was made with Rome in 1213? [ CAUSE ]
He reached an agreement with the pope to restore the laws of Edward the confessor.
What did John Loose in 1204? [ CAUSE ]
John lost land in Normandy to the French king
What was the final realisation for the Barons that John couldn’t retake Normandy? [ CAUSE ]
Another defeat in France in 1214
What happened in 1215 that angered the Barons? [CAUSE]
Another demand for Scutage angered the Barons who planned to challenge him
What was the foundation for the Magna Carta?
The Charter of Liberties signed by Henry I
