What is Magna Carta?
4th Grade•35 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain one reason why the Magna Carta was important.
Key Concepts
King John angered the Barons by demanding higher taxes to pay for his wars.
The Barons decided to make new rules that even the King had to follow!
The Magna Carta was a document with 63 rules that limited the King's power and protected people's rights!
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. According to the video, what was one thing King John did that made the barons angry?
2. What did the barons do to try and stop King John from abusing his power?
3. Why was the Magna Carta important?
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Educational Video
Magna Carta and the emergence of Parliament
UK Parliament