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Middle Ages

Explore the decline of feudalism and the rise of nation-states in England, France, Spain, and Russia during the Middle Ages. Discover the strengthening of monarchies, the emergence of national identities, and the unification of territories.

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Middle Ages

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  1. Middle Ages Decline of Feudalism and the Rise of Nations in England & France

  2. Rise of Nations • After decline of Rome, Western Europe fell under rule of many different groups of people • Fighting occurred almost constantly among these groups • Feudalism emerged as a form of government that offered protection

  3. Rise of Nations • Except for Charlemagne, kings had very little power because their lands & power was transferred to the nobles • BUT, in 1100s European monarchs (kings) began to build strong nation-states • Nation-state is group of people under 1 government, with definite territorial borders, common culture & language

  4. Strong Monarchies • England & France were Europe’s 1st nation-states • The role of the monarchy (king) grew stronger in England & France in the 1300s • The growth of nations led to the beginning of Nationalism (loyalty to a nation-state rather than feudal lord)

  5. England • After the collapse of the Roman Empire, England was dominated by 2 Germanic tribes: Angles & Saxons; groups combined in 866 & kingdom became known as England (“Angleland”)

  6. England • Norman Invasion—William, Duke of Normandy invaded England in 1066 & became a very powerful king of England (became known as William the Conqueror)

  7. England • William’s grandson, Henry II, set up system of common law—using judges & courts to make sure law is obeyed • Grand Juries— examined crimes • Petit Juries—decided guilt or innocence of suspects

  8. England • Henry II’s son, John, was weak & unpopular king who upset feudal lords; forced him to sign Magna Carta in 1215 • 1st document to limit the power of a king (king could not collect taxes without approval of a Great Council of nobles)

  9. England • As middle class began to grow, they wanted representation in Great Council; 1295, king allowed middle class to join—became known as Parliament • Parliament limited king by advising him on government decisions

  10. Stronger Monarchies—War of the Roses • In 1455, England had a civil war as 2 royal families claimed the throne: Lancaster (red rose) & York (white) • Henry Tudor was related to both families & ended the civil war—Henry was then named king

  11. Stronger Monarchies—War of the Roses • Effects: • Many nobles died or fled during war, which strengthened monarchy & further reduced feudalism

  12. France • KEY IDEA: Instead of creating a nation-state with strong king then limiting power of king like England, France creates a nation-state with strong king who got stronger

  13. France • After Charlemagne died, Frankish kings were very weak; nobles in France ruled as if there was no king • In 987 Hugh Capet took French throne from a weak king; strengthened French monarchy • Freed peasants from feudal lords; people became loyal to king not lords

  14. France • Created Estates-General—group of nobles, church members, peasants to help raise taxes • But, Estates-General never became as powerful in France as Parliament was in England…so… • The French king grew more powerful than the English king (who was limited by Parliament)

  15. First Estate—Clergy (Priests) Second Estate—Nobles Third Estate—Commoners

  16. Middle Ages:Rise of Spain as a Nation

  17. Spain • The Islamic Empire controlled most of Spain since 750 • BUT, Christians began to retake Spain around time of Crusades (quest known as Reconquista) • By late 1400s, the Reconquista was successful; Spain was ruled by exclusively by Christian kings • But Spain was divided into feudal territories—it was not unified

  18. Islamic (Muslim) Territory

  19. Islamic Territory

  20. Spain • Spain was united when Isabella of Castile married Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 • Began Spanish Inquisition—used trials, torture, imprisonment to rid Spain of all Jews & Muslims (“one king, one law, one faith”)

  21. Middle Ages:Rise of Russia as a Nation

  22. Byzantines Influence Slavs • Slavs—nomads migrated from Europe to Asia; warred with Byzantines • Because of contact, Slavs began to convert to Christianity & adopted many Byzantine customs • Cyril developed alphabet so they could read Bible—Cyrillic Alphabet • Russian king was impressed with Hagia Sophia, developed Russia like Constantinople, not Rome

  23. SLAVS BYZANTINES

  24. Russia • During 1200s, the Mongols invaded & ruled over all of Russia (& Asia and China, too!) • But, in 1480 Ivan III refused to pay the Mongols tribute (taxes) & broke Russia free from Mongol control • Ivan III became czar (Slavic word for king) & made Moscow capital of new empire

  25. Russia • Under Ivan IV, the power of feudal lords was weakened & Russia conquered more land from Mongols; Ivan IV married Anastasia Romanov (Romanov family will be important later!!) • But, Ivan IV ruled by terror, murdered thousands of Russians, even his own son (Was Ivan IV insane?)

  26. The Rise of Nations Review • For each new nation-state, use the textbox to identify the significant event(s) that led to the rise of a powerful king

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