King John & Magna Carta, 1215

Delve into Medieval history with these fun and interactive resources which look at the historical significance of Magna Carta and the events and personalities that led up to it.

The first lesson looks at the problems facing Medieval Kings and can also been used as an introduction to Henry II and the murder of Thomas Becket. The second lesson gets students to evaluate the personality of King John through historical sources to help set the scene for Magna Carta. Meanwhile, the third lesson looks at the key events led up to it being signed, its terms and gets students to assess its historical significance through a source analysis.

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