to annul means to abolish or reduce to nothing

treason is when someone betrays their country, government or leader

a regent is a person who rules a country for a limited period, because the monarch is absent, too young or too ill

moderate is when something is not extreme and therefore acceptable to a large number of people

something that is reissued is printed or produced again

The First Barons' War and Magna Carta reissued

History

Pupils will learn about the subsequent role of parliament in the later Middle Ages, particularly in the Wars of the Roses (Y7). This will also help contextualise their understanding of the challenges of ruling and tensions that may occur between King and Parliament, especially in their study of the English Civil War (Y8).

Pupils will already have an understanding of the development of common law and the expectation that certain rights were guaranteed by medieval kings. By this stage they will have also developed a strong schema on medieval kingship and have studied a wide variety of styles of kingship. 

Magna Carta: how did Magna Carta survive?

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

What does the term "annul" mean in the context of Magna Carta?

Who was the main supporter of King John in his decision to annul Magna Carta?

What unlucky event happened to John in the Wash?

John laying siege to Rochester Castle, in Kent

Which event finally ended the First Barons' War?

Who was mainly responsible for ruling England during Henry III's early reign?

How old was Henry III when he became king?

It led to the Pope becoming the overlord of John and England.

It led to a period of peace and prosperity in England.

It had no significant impact on the country.

How did King John’s disagreement with the Church impact England?

Write in the missing word. In 1215, the barons prepared to fight King John, they were led by Robert ...

He continued to resist and fight the barons.

He was forced to accept the barons’ demands set out in Magna Carta.

In 1215, what did King John do when he realised he could not defeat the uprising against him?

He sealed Magna Carta with the Great Seal of England.

He signed Magna Carta with his Great Signature of England.

There was no way of knowing that he had approved Magna Carta.

It is believed to be the start of basic human rights.

It is believed to be the start of the Church's interference in legal matters.

It is believed to be the start of feudalism.

Why are some historians excited about the clause which stated that no freeman could be imprisoned unless they are judged by their peers? 

What were the radical clauses in the Magna Carta known as?

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Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

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