(1)
Read Simon de Montfort. Draw up a time-line
showing the important events in Simon de Montfort's life.
(2) Simon de Montfort only held
power for a brief period of time (May 1264 to August 1265). However,
what he did during this period had long-term effects on the way England
was governed. Explain (i) the short-term consequences and (ii) the
long-term consequences, of the changes he made to Parliament.
(3)
Study sources 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Did these writers support
or oppose Simon de Montfort? Give
some possible reasons why these writers disagreed about the merits
of Simon de Montfort.
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