The Beginning of Nation States-Aleman

By Christian Aleman
  • Period: 1000 to 1492

    Beginning of Nation States

    Nation states: A sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.
  • 1179

    King Philip II

    King Philip II
    When Philip II granted charters to many towns, introducing them to national tax, and quadrupled the royal land holdings.
  • 1215

    King John Signs the Magna Carta

    King John Signs the Magna Carta
    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.
  • 1226

    Louis IX

    Louis IX
    Louis IX was a religious man, and a king. Louis improved the royal government, expanded the royal courts, and to ensure justice he heard cases himself. All of which create a strong national feeling among his people.
  • 1295

    The Model Parliament

    The Model Parliament
    The Model Parliament developed into a two-house body one for the lords and the other for commons and knights. With the power that it has is can keep the power of the monarchs in check.
  • 1485

    Henry VII wins the war

    Henry VII wins the war
    Henry VII wins the War of the Roses in England, begins the Tudor dynasty, and starts the development of the English nation-state.