The outbreak of war (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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How long did Magna Carta last before civil war?
How long did Magna Carta last before civil war?
Barely two months
Name of the civil war that started Oct 1215
Name of the civil war that started Oct 1215
First Barons' War
When did the First Barons' War begin?
When did the First Barons' War begin?
October 1215
Date Pope Innocent III declared Magna Carta void
Date Pope Innocent III declared Magna Carta void
24 August 1215
Threat in papal bull to those enforcing Magna Carta
Threat in papal bull to those enforcing Magna Carta
Excommunication
Who did rebels invite to become new King of England?
Who did rebels invite to become new King of England?
Prince Louis (son of Philip II of France)
Why was Rochester Castle strategically important?
Why was Rochester Castle strategically important?
On Dover-London route; controlled access to capital
When did rebels seize Rochester Castle?
When did rebels seize Rochester Castle?
October 1215
Duration of Rochester Castle siege
Duration of Rochester Castle siege
Seven weeks
Date Rochester Castle surrendered to King John
Date Rochester Castle surrendered to King John
30 November 1215
Date Prince Louis landed in Kent
Date Prince Louis landed in Kent
21 May 1216
Number of knights Prince Louis brought to England
Number of knights Prince Louis brought to England
1,200 knights
Date King John died
Date King John died
15 October 1216
Proportion of English baronage supporting rebels
Proportion of English baronage supporting rebels
Two-thirds