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Period: 1000 to 1492
Beginning of Nation State
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1154
Developing Unified Legal System
King Henry II was crown king. He wanted to expand the systems to make a new law. By doing this, he sent out a group of people that work for him to make the law. -
1179
Philip Augustus Extends french power
Philip was king of France. He expanded lands and rule over them. He was known as the most powerful ruler in Europe. -
1215
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.
2. Gave nobles rights,that were later extended to all free-men. -
1226
Louis IX, King and Saint
Louis was king of France. He was a religious guy that had strong beliefs in Christianity. He wanted government to be royal, so he improved it. He also sent out officials to keep tabs on the administrators. Louis also believe in justice. -
1295
King Edward I Summoned parliament
Kind Edward I wanted to take money for his wars that happened in France. He wanted people to approve his plan on new tax.
he also wanted to monarch to have less power.
