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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?
- The English barons (correct)
- The king's loyal subjects
- The common people
- The French army
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?
- Runnymede (correct)
- London
- The north of England
- France
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?
- The French Accord
- The London Agreement
- The Great Charter (correct)
- The English Barons' Treaty
How many clauses were there in the Magna Carta?
How many clauses were there in the Magna Carta?
Why did the barons become increasingly angry with King John?
Why did the barons become increasingly angry with King John?
Flashcards
Who were the English Barons?
Who were the English Barons?
A group who assembled an army in Northern England in response to King John's rule.
What is Runnymede?
What is Runnymede?
A meadow where King John met with the barons to discuss reforms.
What is Magna Carta?
What is Magna Carta?
An agreement between King John and the barons, limiting royal power.
How many clauses in Magna Carta?
How many clauses in Magna Carta?
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Why were barons angry?
Why were barons angry?
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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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