Year 2 - History
King John and his barons
Conflict, conquest and empires
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Unit Summary
Stories about significant rulers from the past give students an understanding of key ideas related to early rulers, such as struggles for power and religious influence. They learn about specific rulers from different times and places, helping students build a chronological framework.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain why King John made his barons angry.
Key Notes
- In 1199, Richard died during a siege in France and John became the King of England.
- However, John was not a successful king.
- He lost control of lots of English land in France and made his barons pay very high taxes.
- He also argued with the leaders of the Church.
- His actions made his barons very angry with him.
Vocabulary To Learn
- siege: a siege is when an army surrounds a castle or a city to force the people inside to surrender
- barons: the barons were powerful and rich people who owned land and armies in England
- taxes: everyone has to pay money called taxes to the people in charge of a country
- Church: the Church is an organisation that includes all the people who lead the Christian religion
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Some may think that the Church is the same as a church building.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
In 1199, Richard died during a siege in France and John became the King of England. However, John was not a successful king.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'siege'
a siege is when an army surrounds a castle or a city to force the people inside to surrender.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Some may think that the Church is the same as a church building. Correction: The Church is the name of the organisation that includes all the people who lead the Christian religion. Buildings are also called churches.
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