Government
A Government where the King has all the power
Absolute Monarchy
How old was King John when he died (Died as a King)
Hint: He was in his middle ages
49 years old
Who did the Magna Carta effect
Everyone including the king
Known as the Great Paper
Magna Carta
What king signed the Magna Carta
King John
What type of Government did England have before the Magna Carta was signed
Absolute Monarchy
Person who is called "bad King John"
King John
How did the Citizens feel about King Johns rules?
The subjects highly disagreed with his rules because they thought they were unfair
Does the Magna Carta affect our Declaration of independence and/or the Constitution
What type of rights does the Magna Carta insure
Individual Rights
When there is still a king but the king gives up some of his power to the subjects or followers. (kind does not have absolute power)
Limited Monarchy
How Many years did Henry the second rule (King John's father)
35 years
Social group of people who made King John sign the Magna Carta
Barons
What is the word for Magna Carta in Latin
the Great Charter
Why was the Magna Carta created and signed
The subjects of King John wanted to hold some power because the thought that King John was abusing his powers as the king
What century was the limited Monarchy introduced
12th century
17 years
Why were the Barons of England mad at King John
King John was was abusing his powers and treating this group of people unfairly
ex: huge raise in tax prices
What language was the Magna Carta written in
Latin
What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta
King John's powers needed to be limited
What type of government did England have after the Magna Carta was signed
Limited Monarchy
Who was the King in the late 12th century
King Henry the second
Did the Magna Carta only affect the upper class? (if not who did it affect)
no, this document affected everyone
What empire did King John rule over
He was the King of England so he ruled over the Angevin Empire
What century was the Magna Carta signed
13th century (1215)