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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