Begining Of the Nation States - Lawrence

The Begining of The Northern States

Period: 1000 to 1492

A nation-state is an independent state which consists of people from one particular national group.

The Common Law

1154

Henry II was the English King. He ruled England from 1154-1189. He introduced the use of jury in English courts. In medieval England, a jury was a body of local people for whom answered a royal judge's debate about a specific case. Overtime, England was affiliated under a single legal system. This shaped into what we call the common law. Today, the common law became the basics and or principles of the legal system or law in many English-speaking countries.

French power Extends

1179

Phillip II or Phillip Augustus was king of France from 1180-1223. He played a very important role in extending French power. Phillip II paid middle class officials to fill government positions in which they owed their loyalty to him. He then gained control of English ruled lands. Overtime, he also began to gain control over southern France. Phillip Augustus had become the most powerful ruler in Europe, using his trickery and diplomacy.

King John Signs the Magna Carta

1215

King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta (great charter) and it did 2 important things. 1) forced monarchs to obey the laws and 2) gave nobles rights, that were later extended to all free-men

Louis IX Strengthening the Monarchy

1245

Phillip II grandson, Louis IX ruled France from 1226-1270. Louis was very pious and saintly. He was known as the ideal king. Louis made a French appeals court, which could repeal the choices of local courts. By doing this, royal courts of France strengthened the monarchy while diluting feudal ties.

King Edward I Expands Parliament

1295

In 1295, King Edward I assembled Parliament to accept money for his wars in France. Later after, this congregate became known as the 'Model Parliament' it set up structure for the England's legislature. This Parliament became an ideal model for other parliaments. In due time, the Parliament then expanded into a two house body. Over many years Parliament obtained pivotal "power of the purse".