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Period: 1000 to 1492
Beginning of Nation States
Nation States is a political organization inhabiting similar kinds of sovereign states. -
1100
The Struggle For Italy
The struggle for Italy were battles between popes and emperors. There were ambitious German Emperors to control Italy. -
1163
From Romanesque to Gothic
The church that was built dark and gloomy in Paris was redesigned to a gothic style. -
1215
King John Signs Magna Carta
King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta (Great Charter). Forced monarchs to obey the laws and gave nobles rights, that were later extended to all free-men. -
1295
The Development of Parliament
After the Magna Carta, English leaders relied on the Great Council for advice. This council evolved into Parliament to later become England's legislature. As parliament acquired a larger role in the government, it helped unify England -
1300
The Plague Spreads from Asia
When infested rats spread the plague in China to clothing and other trading items. Resulted in hitting Asia, Middle East, & Europe. -
1429
Joan of Arc Fights for France
Joan appeared in the court of Charles the Seventh, Joan was told by God that she must save France and Charles authorized an army to the English. She got discredited by her own allies and some English men and burned on a stake, but was declared a saint.
