History

Y7 History

Key Stage 3

Year 7

Why did Kings struggle to rule England?

In this lesson, we will learn about why some historians claim that John was a bad king. We will also learn more about King John and what characteristics constitute a good king.

Was King John really a bad king?

In this lesson, we will learn about the consequences of John's actions in losing the support of his barons and how he ultimately had his power reduced with Magna Carta

The First Barons' War and 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

Did Henry III learn from John on how to rule?

In this lesson, we will learn about the Second Barons' War and the creation of parliament.

How did the barons reduce royal power under Henry III?

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.

How did Edward I restore royal power?

In this lesson, we will bring together all the examples we have looked at to see what made ruling England difficult. We will look at barons, the church, parliament and war before writing about what made England difficult to rule.

Key Stage 3, History, Why did Kings struggle to rule England?