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The Significance of the Barons in the Magna Carta

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet explores the role and influence of the Barons in the creation of the Magna Carta, focusing on factors that contributed to its significance.

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#History
#History
#Magna Carta
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Barons
#Identify the key factors that influenced the Magna Carta
#Categorize these factors into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups
#Assess the relative importance of these factors
#Explain how the Barons contributed to the Magna Carta's development

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The Significance of the Barons in the Magna Carta

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The Role of the Barons in the Magna Carta

The Barons were powerful landowners who played a crucial role in the creation of the Magna Carta in 1215. They were unhappy with King John's heavy taxes, arbitrary justice, and military demands. Their rebellion and negotiations led to the sealing of the Magna Carta, which aimed to limit the king’s powers and protect their rights.

Source A: Excerpt from a medieval chronicler

'The Barons, weary of the King's abuse of power and heavy burdens, united to seek redress through a charter that would limit his authority.' Provenance: 13th-century chronicler, anonymous.

1.
Explain how the Barons influenced the creation of the Magna Carta. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Categorize the main factors that led to the Magna Carta into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups. Provide one example for each. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the importance of economic and political factors in the Barons' decision to oppose King John. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the religious factors that contributed to the Barons' support for the Magna Carta. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse how the Barons' military power affected their ability to influence the Magna Carta. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the social and religious factors that contributed to the Barons' push for reform. Which was more influential? Explain your reasoning. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Explain why the Barons' influence was crucial in the signing of the Magna Carta. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Summarize the main factors that made the Barons influential in the creation of the Magna Carta. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
9.
Analyse the relative importance of economic and social factors in the Barons' rebellion. Which was more significant? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
10.
Outline the main reasons why the Barons supported the Magna Carta. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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