1. Why was the Magna Carta signed?
Mr T.Bayston - Interview Lesson
13/02/2014
17 Marwth 2014
Why was the Magna Carta signed?
Learning Objectives:
What makes a good medieval king?
Why did the barons rebel in 1215?
How is information interpreted differently in History?

2. What makes a good medieval King?
Hard working
God-fearing
Wise
A good soldier
Rich,
but not greedy
Fit and strong
King Richard I
“The Lionheart”

3. King Richard is dead! All hail King John…

4. BREAKING NEWS! Date: 15th June 1215 Location: Runnymede, Windsor
Information:
The barons have rebelled against King John and forced him to sign the “Magna Carta”. This is a contract that says what Kings and Queens can and cannot do; the king can no longer interfere with the church, collect new taxes without the consent of the barons, or imprison someone without a trial.

5. Sentence starters: Key words: *Extra challenge:
I think that the most important reason for King John signing the Magna Carta was…. because….
The main reason for King John signing the Magna Carta in 1215 was… because…
In 1215, King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta as a result of…
Key words:
consequence
biased
reliable
monarch
contract
rebellion
tax/taxes/taxed
quarrelled
Defeated
in comparison
*Extra challenge:
If you’ve finished all your work, answer the following question.
In your opinion, why has King John been seen as a bad ruler?

6. NEWS FLASH: King John signs the Magna Carta...

7. Can you give King John a positive spin?
Following the discovery of Richard III under a car park, Leicester have put a positive spin on this once “evil” king.
In 2015, the new Magna Carta vault is opening in Lincoln. Using the information you have on King John, can you portray him as a good king?

8. What makes a good medieval King?
Hard working
God-fearing
Wise
A good soldier
Rich,
but not greedy
Fit and strong
King John