Economy and finance
What Economy and finance means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Taking London gave the rebels control of the kingdom's financial hub, and disgruntled Londoners angry at John's taxation opened the gates to them.
The vast sums raised through scutage and feudal fines had been wasted, angering the barons who had paid exorbitant scutage for a failed campaign.
Topics that use Economy and finance
- Option B2: Key topic 3: King John’s downfall, 1205–16 - 2 Worsening relations with the barons (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Arbitrary power
- Conflict and rebellion
- Fines
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