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The (Medieval) Times are A- Changin ’

The (Medieval) Times are A- Changin ’. Political and Social Change. King Richard and Prince John. After King Henry II’s death his sons, Richard and John continued to build up royal power. Question #1. What were some of the differences between King Richard and Prince John?

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The (Medieval) Times are A- Changin ’

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  1. The (Medieval) Times are A-Changin’ Political and Social Change

  2. King Richard and Prince John • After King Henry II’s death his sons, Richard and John continued to build up royal power

  3. Question #1 • What were some of the differences between King Richard and Prince John? • Discuss with your partner

  4. King Richard and King John • King Richard • Wasn’t present in England • Spent his years fighting Crusades • Was liked by his nobles and barons

  5. King Richard and King John • King John: • Complete opposite of Richard • Was active in England’s politics • Was not warlike nor feared • He was a thoroughly unpleasant and unforgiving man

  6. Question #2 • Which one of King John’s Indecencies (offenses, bad things) do YOU think is the worst? • Share with your partner and write your responses using this structured response: • “I think (your choice) was the worst indecency because __________. (Your partner’s name) thought that (partner’s choice) was the worst because __________.”

  7. King Johns Indecencies • Stole his nephew’s land • Marrying a 12 year old girl • Sold heiresses in auctions • Raised taxes • To increase warchest • To pay ransom for brother Richard

  8. Question #3 • What did the nobles do to fight back against John? Do you agree with their actions? • “I (agree/disagree) with the nobles revolt against John because __________.”

  9. Nobles fight back • People, including nobility and barons became tired and frustrated with John’s actions • Rallied together and selected Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury, to lead revolt • After rebels seize and occupy London, King John is forced to sign set of reforms called “Magna Carta” in 1215

  10. Question #4 • What are the four main elements of the Magna Carta?

  11. Elements of Magna Carta • Four main elements: • Relations between church and state • Feudal relations between King and Vassals • Procedures and practices of royal government • Ensure reform measures were enforced and followed

  12. Question #5 • Which effect of the Magna Carta was the most important? • Share with your partner and write your responses using this structured response: • “I think (your choice) was the most important effect of the Magna Carta because __________. (Your partner’s name) thought that (partner’s choice) was the most important effect because __________.”

  13. Effects of Magna Carta • Chapter 39 • Very first “Due Process” clause • Creation of “Habeas Corpus” • No one can be jailed without reason • EVERYONE had to follow the law, including the King • It protected the rights of the people and individual

  14. Changes after Magna Carta • Most of the Magna Carta limited the King’s Power. • “Limited Monarchies” • Creation of Parliament in England • Lawmaking body (like our Congress) • Creation of a Judicial system

  15. Summary Question • How did Magna Carta and Parliament limit the King’s power? • “The Magna Carta limited the King’s power in many ways. One way the King’s power was limited was by ___________. Another way his power was limited is because __________. Lastly, the King’s power was also limited by ____________. These are some of the ways the King’s power was limited.”

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