John defeated Arthur and his force, as they had tried to capture Johns mother (Eleanor of Aquitaine)
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Who did John lose an alliance with in 1203?
William De Roches- A influential Baron who turned to Philip instead and took Maine and Anjou with him.
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Who is Isabella of Angouleme? What role does she play in the loss of the empire?
She married John. This angered Hugh Le Brun and the Lusigan family. They turned to Philip II in anger.
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When did Philip II capture Castle Gaillard?
In 1104- not long after he succeeded in getting Normandy and Rouen too.
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Normany was surrened in 1204. How many years later did John attempt to regain lost territories?
10 years- it was not untill 1214 that John went on his campaign.
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Why did John not do anything for 10 years?
He was in conflict with the church and with his territories in the British Isles. Both of these needed to be sorted first before he could return to France. Also the Barons didn't like his which was a further complication.
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what battle took place in July 1214? Where was it?
The Battle of Bouvines, in Poitou. Philip won.
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What happened in September 1914?
After the battle of Bouvines, many of Johns remainding force desserted him. John agreed to a truce with Philip. He sailed to England and never returned again.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Who did John lose an alliance with in 1203?
Back
William De Roches- A influential Baron who turned to Philip instead and took Maine and Anjou with him.
Card 3
Front
Who is Isabella of Angouleme? What role does she play in the loss of the empire?
Back
Card 4
Front
When did Philip II capture Castle Gaillard?
Back
Card 5
Front
Normany was surrened in 1204. How many years later did John attempt to regain lost territories?
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