John's death and the succession (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did King John die?
When did King John die?
October 1216
How old was Henry when he became heir to the English throne?
How old was Henry when he became heir to the English throne?
Nine years old
Where was Henry III crowned on 28 October 1216?
Where was Henry III crowned on 28 October 1216?
Gloucester
Why couldn't Henry be crowned in Westminster?
Why couldn't Henry be crowned in Westminster?
Rebels controlled London
On what date was William Marshal elected as Protector and regent?
On what date was William Marshal elected as Protector and regent?
11 November
What clever political move did William Marshal make to win over barons?
What clever political move did William Marshal make to win over barons?
Implemented Magna Carta
Who had the rebel barons chosen as their preferred king?
Who had the rebel barons chosen as their preferred king?
Prince Louis of France
What major advantage did the royalists have regarding public opinion?
What major advantage did the royalists have regarding public opinion?
English preferred an English king
Which institution provided important backing for Henry III?
Which institution provided important backing for Henry III?
The Church
What was the state of the royal treasury by 1216?
What was the state of the royal treasury by 1216?
Nearly empty
When was the peace treaty signed ending Louis's claim to the English throne?
When was the peace treaty signed ending Louis's claim to the English throne?
September 1217