1215 and Magna Carta
I can describe the key contents of Magna Carta.
1215 and Magna Carta
I can describe the key contents of Magna Carta.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- John’s disagreement with the Church angered the barons.
- The barons rose up against John, led by Robert Fitzwalter.
- John was forced to accept the barons’ demands set out in Magna Carta.
- The 63 clauses of the Magna Carta included one which many consider the start of basic human rights.
- Magna Carta included a radical clause which suggested power lay not with the king, but with the barons.
Common misconception
King John signed the Magna Carta.
A modern misconception is that King John signed Magna Carta, this is untrue, royal documents were not signed but sealed.
Keywords
Radical - radical is believing or expressing extreme change
Seal - a seal is a wax mould attached to written documents to prove it is from a specific person
Magna Carta - Magna Carta was a document that limited the power of the king and granted certain freedoms to some English people
Clause - a clause is a particular part of a written legal document
Rule of law - the rule of law is a set of laws that everyone, including the king, must obey
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Video
Loading...
Starter quiz
6 Questions
military mission ordered by the Pope
compulsory payment to the government to cover various costs
relating to members of your family from the past