Simon de Montfort and the First Parliament
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the struggle between the king and the barons and the introduction of parliament.
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.
Teacher tip
Show images and extracts from the illuminated manuscripts of the St Albans chronicler, Matthew Paris. They are an entertaining source for this period. Offering contemporary observations and sensational royal court gossip.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What was the nature of the 1225 Magna Carta's agreement?
Q2.How did Henry III rule with Magna Carta in the 1230s?
Q3.What were the weaknesses of Henry III's leadership? Select two correct answers.
Q4.How did Henry III treat foreign nobles in the 1240s?
Q5.How did the native English nobles react to the arrival of foreign-born nobles?
Q6.Match the key words with the correct definitions.
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
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Write the missing word. Tensions were high between Henry III and the English barons. One man whom the English barons seemed to trust was de Montfort.
Q2.How did Henry III eventually respond to the Provisions of Oxford?
Q3.Who were the members of the knightly class?
Q4.Starting with earliest, sort the following events into time order.
Q5.What was unique about Simon de Montfort’s ‘First Parliament’?
Q6.What is the definition of 'government'?
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