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Period: 1000 to 1492
Beginning of Nation States
a sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are similar in factors such as language or common descent. -
1179
Philip Augustus Extends French Power
Philip paid middle-class officials so they could fill government positions. He introduced a new national tax, he also quadrupled royal land holdings -
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 and 2) gave nobles rights, that were later extended to all free-men -
1295
King Edward Summons Parliament
The Model Parliament set up the framework for England's legislature. Parliament became a two-house body: The nobles and high clergy were in the House of Lords and The House of commons was filled with knights and middle-class citizens. Parliament insisted that the monarch meet their demands before voting. This limits the power of the monarch.
