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The First Barons' War and Magna Carta reissued

Magna Carta: how did Magna Carta survive?

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn about the causes of the Magna Carta, its reissue and its continued importance in the development of the first parliaments. At the same time, pupils analyse how and why the principles of the Magna Carta survived.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain why Magna Carta was reissued.

Key Notes

  • John had Magna Carta annulled.
  • John's actions led to a civil war.
  • In 1216 Henry III came to the throne as a child.
  • Henry III reissued Magna Carta in 1216, without its most radical clause.
  • The king's regent, William Marshal, hoped this Magna Carta would mean a better balance between king and barons.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • annul: to annul means to abolish or reduce to nothing
  • treason: treason is when someone betrays their country, government or leader
  • regent: a regent is a person who rules a country for a limited period, because the monarch is absent, too young or too ill
  • moderate: moderate is when something is not extreme and therefore acceptable to a large number of people
  • reissued: something that is reissued is printed or produced again

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • All kings are adults and are the ultimate decision makers.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

John had Magna Carta annulled. John's actions led to a civil war.

2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'annul'

to annul means to abolish or reduce to nothing.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: All kings are adults and are the ultimate decision makers. Correction: Henry III became king when he was nine-years-old. As he was too young, regents were appointed to rule on Henry's behalf.

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