to annul means to abolish or reduce to nothing

treason is when someone betrays their country, government or leader

a regent is a person who rules a country for a limited period, because the monarch is absent, too young or too ill

moderate is when something is not extreme and therefore acceptable to a large number of people

something that is reissued is printed or produced again

The First Barons' War and Magna Carta reissued

History

King John and the causes of Magna Carta

1215 and Magna Carta

Henry III and the 1225 Magna Carta

Simon de Montfort and the First Parliament

The survival of Magna Carta

In this unit, pupils saw that ideas about restricting the power of monarchs had emerged in the medieval period. In 'The English Civil War: what can pamphlets tell us about 17th century politics?', pupils will deepen their understanding of English arguments for restricting royal power by analysing a range of primary sources produced by Parliamentarians in the mid-17th century.

In 'England under Henry II: how successfully did Henry reassert royal authority?', pupils studied methods used by medieval monarchs to consolidate royal power in England. In this unit, pupils will study some of the opposition which formed in response to abuses of royal power in the medieval period.

In this unit, pupils learn about the causes of the Magna Carta, its reissue and its continued importance in the development of the first parliaments. At the same time, pupils analyse how and why the principles of the Magna Carta survived.

Magna Carta: how did Magna Carta survive?

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

What does the term "annul" mean in the context of Magna Carta?

Who was the main supporter of King John in his decision to annul Magna Carta?

What unlucky event happened to John in the Wash?

John laying siege to Rochester Castle, in Kent

Which event finally ended the First Barons' War?

Who was mainly responsible for ruling England during Henry III's early reign?

How old was Henry III when he became king?

It led to the Pope becoming the overlord of John and England.

It led to a period of peace and prosperity in England.

It had no significant impact on the country.

How did King John’s disagreement with the Church impact England?

Write in the missing word. In 1215, the barons prepared to fight King John, they were led by Robert ...

He continued to resist and fight the barons.

He was forced to accept the barons’ demands set out in Magna Carta.

In 1215, what did King John do when he realised he could not defeat the uprising against him?

He sealed Magna Carta with the Great Seal of England.

He signed Magna Carta with his Great Signature of England.

There was no way of knowing that he had approved Magna Carta.

It is believed to be the start of basic human rights.

It is believed to be the start of the Church's interference in legal matters.

It is believed to be the start of feudalism.

Why are some historians excited about the clause which stated that no freeman could be imprisoned unless they are judged by their peers? 

What were the radical clauses in the Magna Carta known as?

The First Barons' War and Magna Carta reissued

Lesson outcome

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