England and France develop
England “Land of the Angles” Anglos- Germanic tribe, invaded and settled England Anglo-Saxons and Vikings were united King Edward died in 1066 and left no heir
Normans William- Duke of Normandy Harold Edward’s cousin Invaded England Harold Anglo Saxon Claimed the throne
Battle of Hastings 1066, Anglo Saxons (Harold) fought the Normans (William) Harold was killed Normans declared victory, take over England William becomes the Conqueror
Monarchs Eleanor of Aquitaine (most celebrated woman of the Middle Ages) married King Henry II of England Expanded England territory in France Sons Richard the Lionhearted, John
Magna Carta “The Great Charter” King John Raised taxes to pay for wars Angered nobles Nobles forced John to sign the Magna Carta in 1215 First time a king’s power was limited Guaranteed basic rights to citizens no taxation without representation, a jury trial, and the protection of the law
Parliament Legislative group Provided a check to royal power Nobles and bishops “House of Lords” Knights and burgesses “House of Commons” Provided a check to royal power
France Capetian Dynasty King Phillip II King Louis IX King Phillip IV Tripled the size of France King Louis IX Centralized government King Phillip IV Added third estate
Estates General 1st Estate- clergy 2nd Estate- nobility 3rd Estate- commoners
Hundred Years’ War Fought between England and France. Turning point in the nature of warfare with lasting consequences English invented the long bow- which shot further distances and was more accurate than the crossbow “Pluck You” story English saw many victories against the French with this new technology.
Hundred Years’ War Continued… French were feeling down, when a peasant girl, Joan of Arc, inspired the monarchy and the troops with her faith, which brought the war to a turning point. Joan was burned at the stake for witchcraft The French ended up winning the war, with the help of their new military weapon, the cannon, which used gunpowder.
Consequences The new military technology reduced the need for knights in warfare. This reduced the overall importance of the feudal system, which started to decline. This leads to the rise of monarchies.