📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
King John willingly signed the Magna Carta in 1215 to address his barons' concerns about his rule.
Correct answer: False
A True
✓ False
💡 Explanation
The paragraph states that King John was 'forced by his barons' to sign the Magna Carta, indicating he did not do so willingly.
Key facts to remember
- King John forced to sign Magna Carta in 1215
- Signed at Runnymede near Windsor
- Established that the king is subject to the law
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.2.2 The Magna Carta 1215:
In 1215, King John was forced by his barons to sign the Magna Carta (the Great Charter) at Runnymede, near Windsor. The barons were angry about high taxes and the king's abuse of power. The Magna Carta established the principle that even the king was subject to the law and could not rule arbitrarily.
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