Magna Carter Flashcards
(15 cards)
What did the Magna Carta introduce?
The idea that people should have a fair trial (‘trial by jury’).
Why was the Magna Carta created?
Because King John was unfair and greedy.
What key principle did the Magna Carta establish regarding the king?
It made sure the king had to obey laws too.
What two key ideas did the Magna Carta promote?
Fair trials and no taxes without permission.
What was the Magna Carta?
The Magna Carta was a document signed in 1215 by King John. It set out rules that the king had to follow and gave certain rights to his people.
What were the 3 causes of the Magna Carta?
including bad leadership, high taxes, and unfair justice.
What was the issue of bad leadership related to King John?
King John was a very unpopular king who lost important battles, including lands in France, and raised taxes to pay for wars he kept losing.
What was the issue of high taxes during King John’s reign?
John demanded huge amounts of money from barons through heavy taxes and fines, leading to anger among the people who had little say in tax decisions.
What was the issue of unfair justice under King John?
John used the courts to punish enemies and take money.
What were the barons’ feelings towards King John’s rule?
The barons (nobles) were fed up with John’s rule.
What significant event occurred in 1215 involving the barons?
In 1215, the barons rebelled and forced King John to agree to the Magna Carta.
What does Clause 39 of the Magna Carta state?
“No free man shall be seized or imprisoned… except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by the law of the land.”
This meant that people couldn’t just be thrown into jail without a fair trial.
What does Clause 12 of the Magna Carta state?
“No scutage (special tax) or aid may be levied without the general consent of the realm.”
The king couldn’t demand new taxes without asking important people first.
What was one consequence of the Magna Carta regarding royal power?
For the first time, a king had to follow laws too — he wasn’t above the law.
What was one consequence of the Magna Carta regarding trials?
The Magna Carta led to fairer trials.
