1. I. The Forces of Change
A.Started in England
B.William died in 1087
C.King John 1199
1.John loses battle and land in
Normandy
2.People hate King John
a)He’s a loser ( in battles and in land)
b)Increased taxes
D.Pope doesn’t like him either
E.Lords cornered him in a field
1.1215 Forced the king to sign the
Magna Carta
a)Gave rights to the lords
b)Took away the privileges of the
king.
c)No longer was the king above the
law
d)FIRST TIME EVER trial by a jury
e)1215 DECLINE of feudalism