The First Barons' War and Magna Carta reissued
I can explain why Magna Carta was reissued.
The First Barons' War and Magna Carta reissued
I can explain why Magna Carta was reissued.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- John had Magna Carta annulled.
- John's actions led to a civil war.
- In 1216 Henry III came to the throne as a child.
- Henry III reissued Magna Carta in 1216, without its most radical clause.
- The king’s regent, William Marshal, hoped this Magna Carta would mean a better balance between king and barons.
Keywords
Annul - to annul means to abolish or reduce to nothing
Treason - treason is when someone betrays their country, government or leader
Regent - a regent is a person who rules a country for a limited period, because the monarch is absent, too young or too ill
Moderate - moderate is when something is not extreme and therefore acceptable to a large number of people
Reissued - something that is reissued is printed or produced again
Common misconception
All kings are adults and are the ultimate decision makers.
Henry III became king when he was nine-years-old. As he was too young, regents were appointed to rule on Henry’s behalf.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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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