Events that lead up to the signing of the Magna Carta

  • Jan 1, 1066

    Last time Englad was successfully invaded

    When England was invaded this lead to disasterous war and expensive warfare for the country. They had to pay military cost and make up for lost time. Date unknown.
  • Jan 1, 1100

    King collected taxes to support the crown

    The king collected taxes and fees from barons in order to supposrt the crown. The king also took over land of dead barons for money. This made the people unhappy that the king was taking their money to help the corwn. Date unknown
  • May 27, 1199

    King John is crowned King

    King John is announced King following the death of his brother Richard.
  • Jan 1, 1205

    King John quarells with the Pope

    King John fights with Pope Inocent III over who should be archbishop of Canterbury. Date unknown
  • Jan 1, 1209

    King excommunicated

    The Pope excommunicated King John and banned all church services in the parish churches. Date unknown.
  • Apr 21, 1214

    Pope becomes overlord of England

    The Pope becomes overlord of England. This takes away power from the Feudal society and King John himself.
  • Mar 4, 1215

    John takes oath to Crusade

    To gain support of the Pope against the barons John takes an oath to go on a Crusade.
  • Apr 1, 1215

    Pope sides with John

    Pope writes a letter to the barons asking them to stop their actions against John.
  • May 3, 1215

    The rebels declared against the King

    The rebels Declared war against the King which lead to many rebellions.
  • May 17, 1215

    Barons capture Tower of London

    Barons capture the Tower of London which strengthens their struggle with King John.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta is signed

    The Magna Carta was signed and put into action