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Period: Aug 5, 1000 to Aug 5, 1492
Beginning of Nation States
sovereign states whose citizens are homogeneous in language or common descent -
1054
The Feud Between Pope and Emperor
During the reign of Henry IV the king of Germany conflict between monarchs and the church began. Gregory VII the current pope banned the practice of lay investiture so the church would be independent of secular rulers. In doing so he was the only one with the right to install bishops in office.since he was their overlord Henry IV felt entitled to give bishops the symbols of office himself. 50 years later after many struggles both sides accepted the Concordat of Worms Treaty -
1179
Philip Augustus Extends French Power
When Philip II became the King of France he paid middle class officials to gain their loyalty and introduced a new national tax.He gained royal land holdings, English ruled lands and began to take over southern France. Before his death he became the most powerful ruler in Europe. -
1215
King John Signs the Magna Carta
King john was forced to sign the Magna Carta and it did two important things. 1.) forced monarchs to obey the laws and 2) gave nobles right, that were later extended to all free men -
1302
Clashing with the Pope
the grandson of Louis IX, Philip IV got into a clash with Pope Boniface VIII after trying to extend royal power. the Pope forbade Philip from taxing a clergy without consent. As Philip sent troops to seize the pope he escaped but died afterward. -
1337
The Hundred Years War
For centuries English leaders tried to protect the french lands of their Norman ancestors. however the king of France Edward III erupted a war to gain more power. At first the English had its string of victories, until France had its miracle. a peasant women by the name Joan of Arc arrived telling Charles that god sent her to save France. Desperate he trusted her and the french won several victories. Joan was captured and killed, but after the french fought back the English held only port Calais
