Power and the people - Medieval times Flashcards
- King John, his reputation, skills as a King, what he did - Simon De Montfort - Peasant's revolt - Magna Carta - Improvement of the British people's rights
1
Q
When was the Magna Carta signed?
A
June 1215
2
Q
Magna Carta causes
A
> John failed to live up to medieval expectations of a good king (lead army, good relations with Church, keep peace, support of barons). Compared with Henry II (father) and Richard the Lionheart (brother).
> Bad relations with Church (refused to agree with Pope’s decision to appoint Steven Langton as Archbishop of Canterbury; Pope banned all Church services in England).
> High taxes and scutage (John charged barons scutage (a tax they had to pay if the did not fight for him) to fund unsuccessful French wars, general taxes increased)
