Analyzing the Magna Carta and King John
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students to analyze primary source material related to King John and the Magna Carta, focusing on content, provenance, and reliability.
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Analyzing the Magna Carta and King John
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Source Analysis of King John and the Magna Carta
Source A: King John's Refusal to Sign the Magna Carta
"I will not sign this document, for it limits my royal authority and threatens the sovereignty of the crown. My barons demand too much, and I refuse to be bound by their rules. I am the king, and I will do as I please." Provenance: An anonymous royal proclamation, 1215, issued by King John himself.
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What does Source A say about King John's attitude towards the Magna Carta? (2 marks)
[2 marks]2.
Outline what the source reveals about King John's views on his authority. (3 marks)
[3 marks]3.
Compare the origin and purpose of this source with another possible perspective of King John’s views on the Magna Carta.
[6 marks]4.
How reliable is Source A as a record of King John's true feelings about the Magna Carta? Explain your answer. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Explain the main idea of Source A in your own words. (2 marks)
[2 marks]6.
Analyze how the source helps us understand the conflict between King John and the barons. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Summarize the importance of this source in understanding King John’s initial reaction to the Magna Carta. (3 marks)
[3 marks]8.
Compare the source’s perspective with what you know about the outcome of the Magna Carta. (4 marks)
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