Simon de Montfort and the First Parliament
I can explain the struggle between the king and the barons and the introduction of parliament.
Simon de Montfort and the First Parliament
I can explain the struggle between the king and the barons and the introduction of parliament.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Since Magna Carta, a special meeting of barons and bishops had become known as parliament.
- Simon de Montfort confronted Henry in parliament because he was not keeping to the aims of Magna Carta.
- Simon de Montfort established the First Parliament.
- Simon de Montfort was eventually defeated in the Battle of Evesham.
- Henry III was restored to power, he accepted some of the baronial demands and ruled more with parliament.
Keywords
Parliament - parliament, or talking meeting, is the group of political representatives who make laws, grant taxes and advise the king
Government - a government is the group of people who officially control a country
Council - a council is a group of people chosen to make decisions on a particular subject
Knightly class - the knightly class is the group of landholders beneath the barons
Common misconception
Parliament is a powerful organisation that rules the country.
At this point in history, the role of parliament was to advise the king.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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).
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a willing agreement of all the people involved
group of people who have a high rank in the feudal system
refers to the nobles who were born in England