History GCSE
First Barons' War
What First Barons' War means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of First Barons' War
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Broke out in late 1215 because King John refused to honour Magna Carta and Pope Innocent III declared it invalid.
Topics that use First Barons' War
- Option B2: Key topic 3: King John’s downfall, 1205–16 - 3 Magna Carta and the First Barons’ War (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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