Chapter 13.2 Flashcards
The Plantagenet line began with
Henry II
Who established common law and trial by jury
Henry II
Known for crusading like a lion
Richard I (the lion-hearted)
Who ruled England in Richard I absence
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Who was the most hated king of English history
King John
Which French king used John’s actions as a reason to take over England
King Philip Augustus
Where was the Magna Carta signed
Runnymede in 1215
The Magna Carta was also called the
Great charter
What three things did the Magna Carta discuss
1) No taxation without representation
2) habeas corpus - the right of an arrested person to appear in court
3) trial by jury, no unfair imprisonment
What contains the rules for exercise and restraint of governments power
Constitution
Weak ruler after John
Henry III
Who led the rebellion against Henry III
Simon de Montfort
Son of Henry III, memorable as “longshanks” for his stature
Edward I
What was the model parliament and who started it
A parliament with two citizens from each town to be representatives. Edward I started it
Who was manipulated by the parliament while in power
Edward II
