The First Barons' War and Magna Carta reissued | History

Starter quiz

How did King John’s disagreement with the Church impact England?
- 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.
Write in the missing word. In 1215, the barons prepared to fight King John, they were led by Robert ...
- 'FitzWalter' ✓
In 1215, what did King John do when he realised he could not defeat the uprising against him?
- He continued to resist and fight the barons.
- He requested help from foreign allies.
- He was forced to accept the barons’ demands set out in Magna Carta. ✓
How did King John approve Magna Carta?
- 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.
Why are some historians excited about the clause which stated that no freeman could be imprisoned unless they are judged by their peers?
- 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.
What were the radical clauses in the Magna Carta known as?
- church clauses
- feudal clauses
- king's clauses
- security clauses ✓

What does the term "annul" mean in the context of Magna Carta?
- to abolish it completely ✓
- to amend it partially
- to fully support it
Who was the main supporter of King John in his decision to annul Magna Carta?
- Pope Innocent III ✓
- Philip II of France
- Robert FitzWalter
What unlucky event happened to John in the Wash?
- He lost a battle.
- He lost his crown jewels. ✓
- His ship sank.
- He was captured by rebels.
Which event finally ended the First Barons' War?
- Henry III's coronation
- Prince Louis's defeat at Lincoln ✓
- John laying siege to Rochester Castle, in Kent
Who was mainly responsible for ruling England during Henry III's early reign?
- his mother
- his uncles
- his regents ✓
- the barons
How old was Henry III when he became king?
- nine years old ✓
- eighteen years old
- twenty-seven years old
- thirty-six years old

Loading worksheet ...

Loading presentation ...

John had Magna Carta annulled.
John's actions led to a civil war.
In 1216 Henry III came to the throne as a child.
Henry III reissued Magna Carta in 1216, without its most radical clause.
The king’s regent, William Marshal, hoped this Magna Carta would mean a better balance between king and barons.

All kings are adults and are the ultimate decision makers.

Henry III became king when he was nine-years-old. As he was too young, regents were appointed to rule on Henry’s behalf.

Annul - to annul means to abolish or reduce to nothing
Treason - treason is when someone betrays their country, government or leader
Regent - a regent is a person who rules a country for a limited period, because the monarch is absent, too young or too ill
Moderate - moderate is when something is not extreme and therefore acceptable to a large number of people
Reissued - something that is reissued is printed or produced again