why did john sign the magna carta Flashcards
1
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Heavy taxes
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Increased in scutage, 300% increase in wardship fines
2
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johns power
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Use of arbitrary power, William de Braose’ family starved to death
3
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change in power
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The Baron’s power declined, they were replaced by ‘new men’
4
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april 1215
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about 39 of John’s Barons and 1,400 knights were in rebellion against him.
5
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popes relationship
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John received letters of support from the Pope making him feel he was protected.
6
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5 may 1215
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the rebels took back their oaths of loyalty to King John.
7
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17 may 1215
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John lost London to the rebels and realised he needed to negotiate
