The Crusaders Chronicle Overview of the Magna Carta

The Crusader’s Chronicle Overview of the Magna Carta July 15, 1215 5 pence The Magna Carta a Success King John’s declation by Robert Eng Crusader’s Chronicle Last month in the meadow of Runnymede, King John signed the Magna Carta also known as the “Great Charter”. This Magna Carta is an example of one of the first constitutional governments designed to help the local nobles. The document clearly states the people’s several rights including inheritance, marriages, borrowing money, funding the army, and the justice system. All of these factors are some of the new conditions made by the Magna Carta. Edition #2 Page 1 Archbishop to Follow Magna Carta By Archbishop Stephen Church Clergy The Magna Carta John, by the grace of God, king of England … to the archbishops, abbots, earls, barons, judicial officers, foresters, sheriffs, stewards, servants, and to all his bailiffs and faithful subjects, greeting. Knowing that we, out of our respect for God and for the salvation of our souls and for all our ancestors and heirs, and for the reform of our territory, on the advice of our honored fathers, Stephen, archbishop of Canterbury, the most important cardinal in England, and others, our faithful subjects: I. In the first place have granted to God , that this charter confirms for us and our heirs forever that the English church shall be free, and shall have its rights without interference. II. If any of our earls or barons or others owing us service as a knight dies, if his heir be of an adult age shall have his full inheritance… III. If his heir be underage and a ward, he shall have his full inheritance when he comes of age without paying taxes. That guardian shall take only what is needed to keep the property in good repair from the money the land produces. He shall restore to the heir his land fully stocked with all necessary equipment upon coming of age… IV. Heirs shall be married without ridicule, but must consider those closest in blood relation before marrying another. A message to all bishops, abbots, curious readers, or to whom it may concern. The Church commends the Magna Carta as a wonderful, splendid piece of work. The Church should support the Magna Carta because of its rights and grand ideas. First of all, the Magna Carta ensures the English Church stays free forever The Magna Carta without interference. This greatly helps the Church since we are guaranteed our very important rights. The Magna Carta is also helps the Church with one of our goals of helping people. For example, the Magna Carta promotes fairness. According to the Magna Carta, a criminal will be punished only to the extent of the crime they commited. Also, a panel of twenty-five barons were assembled to settle disputes over financial penalties and fines. If I ever had time I could also join the committee making it a fair dispute. The Magna Carta creates a fair environment for the people of England. I encourage all clergymen to support the Magna Carta and reward those who follow it. God will forgive their sins if they follow the Magna Carta and its wonderful enlightening ways. Help Wanted Officers Needed by Robert Eng Chief court officer Recently, due to the Magna Carta, there has been a huge shortage of qualified bailiff, justices, constables, and sheriffs around England. Previously, any man could become any of those men, but with the new restrictions, they must go through law or justice school. This created a huge layoff and a lack of these certain people. If you have gone through law or justice school, and believe you could become a bailiff, justice, constable, or sheriff, then please see the poster on page 3.

Crusader’s Chronicle July 15, 1215 Page 2 Sudoku D 5 1 A Y D Jumble A JGINHNOK J 5 What the horse thief said when he was caught TAGRAMAACN Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as a suggested by the question above. CRABHHPOSI Y 1 A 5 N 1 E U D Y A Complete the grid so each row, N column, and 3 -by 3 box (in bold borders) contains every letter and number in “DAYJUNE 15”. E D 1 N 5 Super quiz A: I was just Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph. D. Level. NNEEYRMUD Magna Carta Fill in the blank (e. g. , _____ is the archbishop of Canterbury. Answer: “Stephen. ”) Jews not happy No interest for moneylenders by Robert Eng Crusader’s Chronicle The recently signed Magna Carta outlawed Jewish moneylenders from collecting interest from an heir of debt until they are an adult. This new rule is creating an economic loss for the Jews since previously they could collect interest and therefore more income. One Jewish moneylender said, “It is a great loss of money. I am outright against the Magna Carta and wish that certain law is erased. ” Several Jewish people are now extremely angry at King John for signing the Magna Carta but sadly cannot do anything about it. The Jewish people must alter their spending habits and business to keep up with this change in loans. Money lending center Freshman Level 1. The Magna Carta was signed at _____. 2. The Magna Carta was signed by _____. 3. The Magna Carta means _____. 4. Graduate Level 4. A widow is allowed to stay in her deceased husband’s house for as many as _____ days. 5. Fines and financial penaties will be assessed by _____ barons. 6. The Magna Carta was signed during the _____th year of King John’s reign. 7. Ph. D. Level 7. Bailiffs cannot arrest or imprison someone any way without _____ and _____. 8. Officers of the court cannot take ______ or _____ without the agreement of the owner. 9. Without training, a person cannot become a _____, or _____.

Crusader’s Chronicle July 15, 1215 Page 3 When? Where? As soon as possible Your local town meetinghouse Why? Because it is a guaranteed job if you have training How? If you have had any previous training and are an owner of land you are qualified If you are interested, fill out the form on the back.

Crusader’s Chronicle July 15, 1215 Please leave any lines blank if you are unsure or do not know the answer. First Name____________________________ Last Name ______________________M. I. _____ Closest city/town to your house __________________ Age ______ School attended_____________________ What kind of job you would like __________________ Why you think you are qualified for the job_______________________________________________________ Name of your teacher, tutor, professor, or instructor ________ Signature: Signature _____________________________ I would like to become an officer of the court. (Check the box if yes) Page 4

Crusader’s Chronicle July 15, 1215 Answers to the Puzzles Marriages are Canceled throughout England Jumble by Robert Eng Crusader’s Chronicle Due to the Magna Carta, hundreds of marriages was canceled because of rule six, “Heirs shall be married without ridicule, but must consider those closest in blood relation before marrying another. ” This new idea opened possibilities for many to-be couples who did not want to marry someone thirty years older than them. Old Man Jenkins says, “Being an eighty year old man, it just isn’t right marrying a two year old. ” Many more marriages are expected to be canceled this upcoming month and rescheduled with different pairs of people ready to married from different families. King John Magn Carta Archbishop Runnymede I was just HORSING AROUND Super Quiz 1. Runnymede 2. King John witnesses and judgment by his peers 4. 40 8. horses or timber 5. 25 9. bailiff, constable, justice, or sheriff. SUDOKU King at a loss by Robert Eng Crusader’s Chronicle Every since the Magna Carter, King John has been having a hard time with his finances. Without the Magna Carta, the king would collect great sums of riches from inheritance money he did not inherit. Many heirs of many different families were not getting all if not none of their inheritance. Because of the Magna Carta, this problem has been fixed with all the clear laws created. King John is now struggling to keep funding his old life where he could use people’s money for foot massages and rubies. Ad 7. 3. The Great Charter 6. 17 Get anything from food to footwear Page 5 We’re having a sale on July 25 where anything you can fit in a Magna Cart is free! A D U 5 N J Y 1 E 1 Y 5 A D E J U N N J E U 1 Y A D 5 5 E D N J U 1 A Y Y N A D E 1 5 J U 1 Y A 5 N E D D 5 Y 1 U A E N J E A N J 5 D U Y 1 U 1 J E Y N D 5 A Magn a Cart