The Magna Carta Flashcards
Who was the father of king John?
Henry the second
Who was the brother of king John?
His brother was richard the lionheart
When did John become king?
He became king in 1199
Why was he unlucky when he became king?
Because his brother spent all the crowns money fighting abroad.
What was king John’s first mistake?
He lost wars
What was his second mistake?
He upset the Pope
What was his third mistake?
He demanded for the raise in taxes and that the sons had to pay taxes when their father died.
What was his final mistake?
He was cruel. He killed his own brother in drunken rage and threw a crippled monk out of the monnestary
What threat did the king face against the barons?
They would unleash the barons’ armies on hm if he did not run the country properly.
Who were the only people protected by the Magna Carter in 1215?
The barons and other nobles
What were the impotant parts of the Magna Carter?
- He had to run the country according to the law.
- Not to interfeer with the church.
- Not to imprison barons and nobles without trial
-The trials will be quick an fair.
-To stop unfair taxes
-Not to ask for extra taxes
-To let merchants buy and sell without large taxes
Who has the Magna Carter inspired?
Thomas Jettersun and Gandhi
How long has the Magna Carta been around for?
800 years
Why was King John so unpopular?
Because he raised taxes for money, he was very cruel, he upset the pope, and he lost ground and even lost Normandy
