Last lesson before break

On Monday we studied what King John was really like and why the Barons were so angry with him. We were introduced to Magna Carta...

In 1215 the Barons forced King John to sign a list or rules called the ‘ MAGNA CARTA’. He knew if he didn’t sign they would probably want to fight him for his throne

MAGNA CARTA
1.The King must not interfere with the English church.
2.Stop unfair taxes and not to raise taxes
3.The King must not demand taxes without the agreement of the Barons.
4.No one can be imprisoned without a fair trial
5.All foreign mercenary soldiers must leave the country
6.25 Barons will make sure the King sticks to the Magna Carta. If he doesn’t , they can punish him.

In class we studied the following questions:
1. Which of these rules do you think King John liked the least?
2. Which of these rules is still important today?
3 . The Magna Carta was the first time a King had signed away any of his power.
Why do you think this was so important in English History ?

NO homework assigned!

Have a lovely break :)