Thursday, May 21, 2020

England and France Develop

1066 - The Battle of Hastings is fought.
How did this event affect the course of English history?
  • William granted England to 200 norman lords
  • This unified control of the land and laid the foundation for centralized government

1154 - Henry ll becomes ruler of England.
How did Henry ll strengthen England's legal system?
  • Sent royal judges to London at least once a year (collected taxes, crimes, etc.)
  • Also introduced the use of jury in English courts

1204 - Philip ll of France regains Normandy from the English.
How did Philip strengthen the central government in France?
  • He established royal officials called bailiffs that went out from Paris to every French district to preside over the king's court and collect the king's taxes

1215 - The Magna Carta is signed by King John of England.
Why is this document so important?
  • It guaranteed certain basic political rights

1226 - Louis lX becomes king of France. 
How did Louis strengthen the monarchy while weakening feudal ties?
  • Created a French appeals court
  • Local lords don't have authority to make decisions anymore

1295 - Model Parliament meets during reign of Edward l of England.
How was this meeting a major step toward democratic government?
  • Contained commoners
  • Weakened great lords and provided check on
Terms and Names
William the Conqueror- the duke of Normandy who invaded England
Henry ll- English king who married Eleanor of Aquitaine
Common Law- the unified body of law built up by judges
Magna Carta- quarantined certain basic political rights
Parliament- a legislative group
Hugh Capet- the founder of the Capetian dynasty, all French kings through Louis Philippe, and all royals since then, have belonged to the dynasty
Philip ll- took Normandy instated bailiffs to create a stronger central government
Estates General- meeting about the Pope's dispute with Philip IV

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