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Growth of Royal Power in England and France Section 1

Growth of Royal Power in England and France Section 1 . Amber Blocker World History. William exerted firm control over his new lands. Like other feudal monarchs, he granted fiefs to the church and his Norman lords, or barons, but he kept a large amount of land for his self.

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Growth of Royal Power in England and France Section 1

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  1. Growth of Royal Power in England and FranceSection 1 Amber Blocker World History

  2. William exerted firm control over his new lands. Like other feudal monarchs, he granted fiefs to the church and his Norman lords, or barons, but he kept a large amount of land for his self. William’s successors continued to increase royal authority. They created the royal exchequer, or treasury, to collect taxes. The growth of Royal Power

  3. Feudal monarchs in Europe stood at the head of society, but had limited power. While they ruled their own domains, they relied on vassals foe military support. They jealousy guarded their rights and privileges against any effort by rulers to increase in authority. Monarchs, Nobles and the Church

  4. During the early middle ages, Angles, Saxons, and Vikings invaded and settled in England. English rulers generally kept their kingdoms united. A counsel of nobles chose the king’s brother-in-law Harold to rule, who would take over the throne. The monarchs in England

  5. The Magna Carta • In 1215, a group of rebellious barons cornered John and forced him to sign the Magna Carta, or great charter. In this document, the king affirmed a long list of feudal rights.

  6. Conflict with the Church • Henry’s efforts to extend royal power led to a bitter dispute with the Church. Henry claimed the right to try clergy in royal courts. In 1170, they murdered the archbishop in his own cathedral which led to major conflict in the church.

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