Magna Carta
Who wrote the Magna Carta?
King John's barons wrote the Magna Carta
What 2 countries were involved in the Hundred Years' War?
The 2 countries involved were England and France.
What were the 2 Houses involved in the War of the Roses?
The House of Lancaster and the House of York.
When was the Magna Carta signed?
It was signed on June 15th, 1215.
What were the years of the Hundred Years' War?
The years were 1337-1453.
What was the War of the Roses?
It was a series of wars between two families that wanted to be king.
Why was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?
He was forced because he imposed heavy taxes on the people that funded his unsuccessful wars in France.
What was the main cause of the Hundred Years' War?
The main cause of the Hundred Years' War was that King Edward III of England claimed that he was the rightful king of France which caused this very long war.
Who won this War?
The House of York.
What U.S. document was influenced by the Magna Carta?
The U.S. Constitution.
What did the French Monarchies gain from the Hundred Years' War?
The French Monarchies gained total control over France.
Why was the War of the Roses called the "War of the Roses?"
It was called the War of the Roses because the white rose was the badge Yorks while the red rose was the badge of the Lancasterians.