King John and the Loss of French Lands

Flashcards about King John and the loss of French lands.

Who backed Arthur as king instead of John?

Powerful lords in Brittany and Anjou wanted John's young nephew as king.

Who supported Arthur, King John's nephew?

King Philip II of France.

What happened to Arthur of Brittany in 1203?

John was suspected of murdering Arthur and throwing his body in the River Seine.

What lands did King Philip II of France invade and conquer from King John?

Anjou, Normandy, Maine, and other key areas.

What nickname did King John earn due to his military failures?

'John Softsword'.

What was the result of King John's military failures in France?

He lost Normandy, Anjou, Maine and other key areas to France.

What territory did Henry II inherit in 1150?

Normandy from his mother, Matilda.

What title did Henry II inherit from his father, Geoffrey?

Count of Anjou, Maine, and Touraine.

What territories did Henry II acquire through his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine?

Aquitaine, including Gascony, Poitou and Auvergne.

In what years did Henry invade Ireland?

1171-72

Who did John scheme with in 1193-94?

King Philip II of France to undermine King Richard.

In what year did Richard I die, leading to John becoming king?

1199

What territories did Philip II conquer between 1202-05?

Normandy, Anjou, Maine and Brittany.

What marked the end of the 'Angevin' Empire?

King John's loss of Anjou and many other French lands.

Why was King John considered an inadequate leader?

He was an inadequate military leader who did not inspire loyalty, and he was suspected of murdering Arthur of Brittany.

By 1214, what was the only area in France still under King John's control?

Gascony.

How did the English barons respond to King John's high taxes and loss of French lands?

They rebelled by putting together their own army and marching towards London.

What document outlined the barons' demands to King John?

A document called Magna Carta (Great Charter).

What key promises did King John make in the Magna Carta?

To respect the rights of the Church and the barons, to stop unfair taxes, and to ensure that trials would be held quickly and fairly.