2.4.2 Relations with the Nobility

• When did John ascend to the throne of England?

  1199
• Magna Carta was signed in the year 1215
• Match the Angevin monarch with their key event:

  Henry II ↔️ Establishment of common law

  Richard I ↔️ Participation in the Third Crusade

  John ↔️ Loss of continental territories
• John's autocratic rule led to resentment among the nobility.
• What was the primary reason for John's heavy taxation?

  Loss of continental territories
• John's loss of Normandy, Maine, and Anjou weakened his prestige
• Order the key events leading to the signing of Magna Carta:

  1️⃣ High taxes imposed by John

  2️⃣ Loss of continental territories

  3️⃣ Abuse of feudal rights

  4️⃣ Excommunication and interdict

  5️⃣ Signing of Magna Carta
• John's taxation for continental wars made the barons resentful
• What religious actions increased resentment towards John?

  Excommunication and interdict
• What were three continental territories lost by King John to France?

  Normandy, Maine, Anjou
• High taxation for continental wars made the barons resentful
• Abuse of feudal rights by King John financially harmed noble families.
• What religious action disrupted life in England during John's reign?

  Excommunication and interdict
• One of the nobility's main grievances against King John was high taxation
• What was the term for money paid in lieu of military service?

  Scutage
• The loss of continental territories reduced King John's prestige and resources.
• Steps leading to the signing of Magna Carta

  1️⃣ Nobility's grievances against John

  2️⃣ Negotiations between John and barons

  3️⃣ Drafting of Magna Carta

  4️⃣ Signing of Magna Carta in 1215
• Who were three key figures of the Angevin dynasty?

  Henry II, Richard I, John
• John's reign was marked by the signing of Magna Carta
• John's autocratic leadership style fostered trust among the nobility.

  False
• What type of tax was levied for specific events like the knighting of John's son?

  Aids
• John's arbitrary judicial decisions eroded trust in the legal system
• John imposed harsh penalties on nobles who opposed him.
• What was the term for money paid in lieu of military service under John's reign?

  Scutage
• John's legal and judicial actions introduced arbitrary justice
• Arbitrary justice involved making decisions without due process
• John's exploitation of feudal rights financially burdened noble families
• What would John often use his judicial powers to seize?

  Lands of nobles
• John's actions, combined with his other policies, led to the signing of Magna Carta
• Steps leading to the signing of Magna Carta

  1️⃣ High taxation by John

  2️⃣ Arbitrary legal actions

  3️⃣ Widespread discontent among barons

  4️⃣ Revolt by barons

  5️⃣ Negotiation at Runnymede

  6️⃣ Signing of Magna Carta
• Magna Carta's clause 39 established due process of law
• Magna Carta's enduring significance lies in its protection of rights
• Which dynasty ruled England from 1154 to 1485?

  Angevin
• John's reign included conflicts with France and disputes with the nobility
• Match the Angevin monarch with their key event:

  Henry II ↔️ Establishment of common law

  Richard I ↔️ Participation in the Third Crusade

  John ↔️ Loss of continental territories
• John's autocratic rule involved making decisions without consulting the nobility
• John used deceitful tactics to manipulate his adversaries
• What was one key characteristic of John's leadership that contributed to rebellion?

  Lack of trust
• Match the characteristic of John's leadership with its impact:

  Autocratic rule ↔️ Suppressed noble dissent

  Manipulation ↔️ Loss of trust and rebellion
• What type of rule characterized John's leadership style?

  Autocratic rule