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1
Q

What problems did John have?

A

He had no money left for him as his brother took it all because of his fighting

A new king of France had conquered Johns Land in France. This cost money so he had to tax the Nobles, they didn’t like this

Gets into a fight with the Pope- who excommunicated England meaning more enemies

2
Q

What did he agree to sign?

A

The Magna Carta

3
Q

What is the Magna Carta?

A

Is a charter that was agreed to by King John (the unpopular King) to make peace between him and a group of rebel barons. It promised many things like the protection of Church rights.