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King John of England & The Signing of the Magna Carta. Qualities of a King. Around the picture below, you can read some of the qualities which medieval people expected their king to have! Which three are the most important for a medieval king? . A good judge of character.
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Qualities of a King Around the picture below, you can read some of the qualities which medieval people expected their king to have! Which three are the most important for a medieval king? A good judge of character Rich – but not greedy! A good soldier Fit and strong God fearing Inspiring! Brave Hardworking Wise Firm – but fair!
The Rise of King John(1199-1216) • King John came to power when his brother, Richard, was killed returning from the Crusades. • King John was seen as an unworthy replacement.
King John’s Personality • King John was described as ruthless (he killed his own nephew). • He was a backstabber. He attempted to overthrow his father and brother from power.
King John “Lackland” • John was nicknamed “lackland” because all his father’s land was given to his brother. • In order to make up for this deficit he had to take away land from his people and tax heavily.
King John “Softsword” • King John attempted to reclaim land in France by force. • Two times he invaded France and lost. He angered many nobles because they had to pay for the invasion.
King John Angers the Pope • King John angered the Pope by attempting to run the church in England. • The Pope kicked John out of the church and stopped church services in England(1208-1213). People were afraid they would go to hell!! • John had to beg for forgiveness.
King John Signs the Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215. • King John is forced by his nobles to sign the Magna Carta. • It stated: no cruel or unusual punishment, no imprisonment without trial or without jury, no taxation without approval, can’t take away private property without paying for it.
Significance • The Magna Carta is the first step in limiting a kings power. • It is the first step toward a representative government. • It represents that people have rights within a government.
King John Wanted Poster • Create a wanted poster for King John for the “crimes” that he has committed. Include the following in your poster: • Title your poster with a wanted tagline • A picture of King John • List out the crimes of King John • Detail what you want to be done to King John if he is brought to you (i.e. dead or alive? Punishment(s)?) • Reward offered for King John