Simon de Montfort and the First Parliament | History | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

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What was the nature of the 1225 Magna Carta's agreement?
- a consensual agreement between the king, the Church, and the barons ✓
- a decision made solely by Henry III
- an agreement forced by the Church
- an agreement imposed by foreign nobles
How did Henry III rule with Magna Carta in the 1230s?
- he completely ignored it
- he tried to abolish it
- he tried to follow its promises ✓
What were the weaknesses of Henry III's leadership? Select two correct answers.
- he got England into huge debts ✓
- he had no control over the Church
- he lacked military skill ✓
How did Henry III treat foreign nobles in the 1240s?
- he fought wars against them
- he gave them land and positions in leadership ✓
- he restricted their rights in England
How did the native English nobles react to the arrival of foreign-born nobles?
- they welcomed them with open arms
- they felt betrayed and angered ✓
- they ignored their presence
Match the key words with the correct definitions.
- consensual
  
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  a willing agreement of all the people involved ✓
- nobility
  
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  group of people who have a high rank in the feudal system ✓
- native nobles
  
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  refers to the nobles who were born in England ✓

Write the missing word. Tensions were high between Henry III and the English barons. One man whom the English barons seemed to trust was ______ de Montfort.
- 'Simon' ✓
How did Henry III eventually respond to the Provisions of Oxford?
- he accepted the changes for the rest of his reign
- he built support and launched what became known as the Second Barons’ War ✓
- he lost support and the barons launched the Second Barons’ War
Who were the members of the knightly class?
- bishops and priests
- landholders beneath the barons ✓
- members of the royal family
Starting with earliest, sort the following events into time order.
- 1
  
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  de Montfort confronted Henry in the Westminster parliament
- 2
  
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  de Montfort’s ‘First Parliament’ included people from the knightly class
- 3
  
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  de Montfort was cut to pieces at Battle of Evesham
- 4
  
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  monarchy was restored
What was unique about Simon de Montfort’s ‘First Parliament’?
- it included representatives from the knightly class ✓
- it was held outside of England
- only barons and bishops were allowed to participate
What is the definition of 'government'?
- the ceremonial head of state
- the group of people who officially control a country ✓
- the highest court of law
- the religious leadership

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Since Magna Carta, a special meeting of barons and bishops had become known as parliament.
Simon de Montfort confronted Henry in parliament because he was not keeping to the aims of Magna Carta.
Simon de Montfort established the First Parliament.
Simon de Montfort was eventually defeated in the Battle of Evesham.
Henry III was restored to power, he accepted some of the baronial demands and ruled more with parliament.

Parliament is a powerful organisation that rules the country.

At this point in history, the role of parliament was to advise the king.

Parliament - parliament, or talking meeting, is the group of political representatives who make laws, grant taxes and advise the king
Government - a government is the group of people who officially control a country
Council - a council is a group of people chosen to make decisions on a particular subject
Knightly class - the knightly class is the group of landholders beneath the barons