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Period: 1000 to 1492
The beginning of nation states
A nation state is a sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent. -
1160
Common law
Henry the 2nd accepted the customs so he could lay the foundations for the english legal system. -
1179
Philip Augustus extends french power
Philip Augustus became king of France. Philip magnified royal land holding it 4 times the original size and he did it through trickery, diplomacy, war gaining him control over English ruled lands in Normandy, Anjou and other places. -
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
Model parliament
King edward 1 expanded parliament so it can include representatives of common people also it includes lords and clergy -
1302
Forming the estates General
Philip rallied French support by setting up the estates General in 1302. This served as a balance for royal power
