Richard And John Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Why did Richard have good military strength?
A
He was a strong commander and won at Acre and Arsuf during Third Crusade.
2
Q
Why did Richard have good Church relations?
A
He maintained good relations with church.
3
Q
Why was Richard not good?
A
He spent little time in England ( only 6 months of 10 - year reign).
4
Q
Why did John have weak military strength?
A
He was a poor general as he lost most of Normandy to the French.
5
Q
Why was Johns relations with the church poor?
A
He had a major dispute with the pope leading to his excommunication.
6
Q
Why was the barons angered with John?
A
He alienated barons with high taxes and unfair treatment.
