Magna Carta Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Where did John agree to meet barons in order to listen to them?
A
Runnymede
2
Q
What did the barons present John with?
A
63 demands - Magna Carta
3
Q
What did John do? (2)
A
- He did not sign it
- He attached his Kings Seal ( badge)
4
Q
Why did he not sign it?
A
He was eager to agree and worried if he waited any longer they’d ask for more so he felt if he didn’t technically sign it he could weasel out of obeying it later.
5
Q
Who did Magna Carta protect?
A
Freeman not peasants
6
Q
Who were included as freemen? (4)
A
Knights
Barons
Bishops
Merchants
7
Q
Why was Magna Carta not beneficial?
A
Didn’t do much for the rest of society.
