He was not a good warrior and lost many wars against France.
John gave top jobs to forigners but kings were expected to give top jobs to barons.
He tried to make barons pay extra taxes to pay for war with france
Kings were expected to support the church but King John argued with the Pope. the pope then ordered all priests to go on strike. the church remained closed for 5 years.
King John ordered that Jews should not be harmed but the church detested Jews and so he was seen as a bad king.
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Reasons King John was seen as a good king
He won wars against Wales, Scotland and Ireland even though he lost wars against France.
He tried to be a good king
He visited all parts of england to help the poor, widows and orphans.
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