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The Role of Barons in the Magna Carta

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet focuses on analyzing a primary source related to the barons' role in the creation of the Magna Carta. Students will examine the content, origin, and usefulness of the source to understand the perspective of the barons during this period.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Magna Carta
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Barons
#Explain the perspective of the barons involved in the Magna Carta
#Compare different views about the barons' role and influence
#Analyse the reliability and purpose of the primary source

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The Role of Barons in the Magna Carta

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Source Analysis: The Barons and the Magna Carta

Source A: The Barons' Complaint

"We, the barons, have been burdened by excessive taxes and arbitrary justice imposed by the king without our consent. We demand that our rights be respected and that the king adhere to the laws of the land. Our loyalty is conditional upon fairness and the preservation of our privileges. We have forced the king to agree to the Magna Carta to protect ourselves and the realm from tyranny." Provenance: Anonymous declaration, 1215, a statement made by the barons during negotiations with King John.

1.
Describe the main content of Source A. What does it reveal about the barons' views?
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the provenance of Source A. Why is knowing the origin and purpose important for understanding its usefulness?
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the usefulness of Source A with another perspective, such as a royal or official document, in understanding the barons' role.
[6 marks]
4.
Outline how the source helps us understand the importance of the Magna Carta for the barons.
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse the limitations of Source A as evidence for understanding the true role of the barons in the Magna Carta.
[6 marks]
6.
Summarize what this source tells us about the relationship between the barons and the king during the creation of the Magna Carta.
[3 marks]

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