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Which group of people formed an army in the north of England in May 1215?
Which group of people formed an army in the north of England in May 1215?
Where did King John meet with the barons to discuss changes to the way the country was ruled?
Where did King John meet with the barons to discuss changes to the way the country was ruled?
What was the name of the agreement that the barons and King John came to?
What was the name of the agreement that the barons and King John came to?
How many clauses were there in the Magna Carta?
How many clauses were there in the Magna Carta?
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Why did the barons become increasingly angry with King John?
Why did the barons become increasingly angry with King John?
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Study Notes
The Magna Carta and King John
- The nobles in the north of England formed an army in May 1215 to challenge King John's authority.
- King John met with the barons at Runnymede to discuss reforms to the government.
- The agreement reached between the barons and King John was called the Magna Carta (Great Charter).
- The Magna Carta consisted of 63 clauses, which established the principle that the king was not above the law.
- The barons grew increasingly angry with King John due to his abuse of power, high taxes, and disregard for traditional rights and liberties.
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Test your knowledge on the historic meeting at Runnymede between King John and the barons in 1215. Discover how this agreement shaped the balance of power in England and challenged the authority of the monarchy.
