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Lesson overview:Did Henry III learn from John on how to rule?

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  • In this lesson, we will learn about the struggle Henry III faced in trying to rule England whilst increase his power at the cost of Magna Carta
  • In this lesson, we will learn about the struggle Henry III faced in trying to rule England whilst increase his power at the cost of Magna Carta

Taxation, rebellion, parliament, oaths of fealty, inheritance

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Why did Kings struggle to rule England?:

  1. Was King John really a bad king?
  2. The First Barons' War and Magna Carta
  3. Did Henry III learn from John on how to rule?
  4. How did the barons reduce royal power under Henry III?
  5. How did Edward I restore royal power?
  6. Why did Kings struggle to rule England?