How did Edward I restore royal power?

How did Edward I restore royal power?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn about how Edward I made a new way to rule with his parliament. We will also learn about Edward's desire to restore royal power in England, Wales and Scotland.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which set of provisions limited the power Henry had as king in 1258?
Gloucester
London
Newcastle
Correct answer: Oxford
Q2.
Who led the rebel barons?
Edward
John
Richard de Lacy
Correct answer: Simon de Montfort
Q3.
What was created in 1265
A regency
Council of the barons
King ruling by himself
Correct answer: Parliament
Q4.
Which group had a say in helping to rule England after 1265?
Barons
Bishops
Correct answer: Knights
Peasants
Q5.
Which two groups began to question the barons?
Bishops and knights
Knights and villagers
Correct answer: Townsmen and knights
Villagers and bishops

5 Questions

Q1.
What did Edward use Parliament to pass?
Changes to the Church
Judgments
Land ownership changes
Correct answer: Statutes
Q2.
From which of the following groups did Edward collect taxes without asking parliament?
Correct answer: Jews
Peasants
Scots
Welsh
Q3.
Why did Edward attack Wales?
Edward needed land to give the barons
Edward wanted to own more land
Llewelyn had attacked England
Correct answer: Llewelyn refused to pay homage
Q4.
Why did Edward fail to rule Scotland?
Edward did not have enough money to attack Scotland
Edward did not have enough soldiers to hold all the Scottish castles
Correct answer: The Scottish barons and people did not support him
The Scottish Parliament did not support him
Q5.
Which of the following groups was not represented in parliament?
Barons
Parliament
Townsmen and knights
Correct answer: Villagers

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