What is Magna Carta? Clause 47

The transcript discusses the conflicts over forest access in 13th-century England, highlighting the economic expansion that increased demand for resources. It explains the designation of Royal Forests, which restricted access for barons and peasants, leading to severe penalties for unauthorized use. Clause 47 aimed to reduce the size of these forests, which had expanded under Henry II, Richard I, and John.

What was Clause 47 and what was its purpose regarding the Royal Forests?

How did the size of the Royal Forests change under the reign of Henry II?