AP Reading Questions 9/7/10

1. What does the reign of Henry II suggest about the future of English foreign relations?
2. It suggests that relations with other countries were becoming stressed. Henry II wanted all the power in the world and wanted to take over other places. This puts strain or relations with other countries such as France.
2. Does the common conception of Richard as 'good' and John as 'bad' hold up to reality?
3. No because many of the problems John dealt with started in Richard's reign. Richard had more flair than John and put his faith in others while John was laid back. Richard seemed like a hero the people because he was out on the battlefield risking his life, even though his reign as king was no better then Johns.
3. How did the Magna Carta change the relationship of the Monarch and his subjects?
4. It took some power away from the Kings. They could not solely act on what they wanted to do. The barons became more powerful and the Magna Carta helped them more than it helped anyone else.