After Elizabeth I died, James became King of England and faced difficulties with the differences between the English and Scottish parliaments, straining his rule. In the 13th century, King John faced similar problems and was forced to agree to the Magna Carta by his barons seeking rules for good government. However, John reneged on this agreement, leading to further conflict. Over subsequent centuries, English monarchs continued to battle Parliament for supremacy and rights over taxation and rule of law.