1. The Magna Carta The Great Charter

2. In 1215 King John of England charged his subjects heavy taxes to finance a war with France, which England lost In 1215 King John of England charged his subjects heavy taxes to finance a war with France, which England lost A group of Barons (noblemen) became angry with King John and his taxes, and they drew up a document called the Magna Carta A group of Barons (noblemen) became angry with King John and his taxes, and they drew up a document called the Magna Carta The Barons forced King John to sign it The Barons forced King John to sign it

3. The Magna Carta stated the king’s responsibilities and his rights in governing, and the rights of nobles The Magna Carta stated the king’s responsibilities and his rights in governing, and the rights of nobles The king could no longer increase taxes or create new taxes without first consulting his Great Consul (consisting of lords and clergy) The king could no longer increase taxes or create new taxes without first consulting his Great Consul (consisting of lords and clergy) The king now had to obey the law like his subjects The king now had to obey the law like his subjects Eventually the rights of nobles were extended to all citizens Eventually the rights of nobles were extended to all citizens

4. In your textbook read the box on page 283 concerning the provisions of the Magna Carta and answer the following questions: In your textbook read the box on page 283 concerning the provisions of the Magna Carta and answer the following questions: What important concepts are included to protect the rights of common people in the thirteenth century? What important concepts are included to protect the rights of common people in the thirteenth century? Does the Magna Carta have any modern parallels? If so why or why not? Does the Magna Carta have any modern parallels? If so why or why not? Be prepared to hand in your answers Be prepared to hand in your answers