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Chapter 8. Royal Power Grows. Power Struggle. Medieval monarchs – Royal authority – nobles – churchmen Power struggle Form the framework for Nation-States Modern day countries. English Kings. 400-500’s the Anglo-Saxons conquer Britain Known as England Would fend off Viking attacks
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Chapter 8 Royal Power Grows
Power Struggle • Medieval monarchs – Royal authority – nobles – churchmen • Power struggle • Form the framework for Nation-States • Modern day countries
English Kings • 400-500’s the Anglo-Saxons conquer Britain • Known as England • Would fend off Viking attacks • 1066 King Edward dies • No heir • Brother in law Harold to rule
William of Normandy • Claimed the English throne • Raised an army and conquer England • Battle of Hastings • Anglo-Saxon population would survive
Expanding Royal Power • William had a complete census taken • “Domesday Book” • Listed every castle, field, and pigpen in England
Developing a Unified Legal System • 1154 – Henry II • Creates English common law • Legal system based on custom and court rulings • Creates jury system • Group of men sworn to speak the truth
Henry II • Consistently clashed with the church • Archbishop of Canterbury – Thomas Becket • Brutally murdered after he opposed Henry
King John • Son of Henry II • Lost lands in France • Opposed Pope Innocent III on bishop nominations • Interdict • John gives in
The Magna Carta • King John angered his own nobles w/ taxes • Forced to sign the Magna Carta • “Great Charter”
Magna Carta • Nobles had rights • Extended to all English citizens • Monarch must obey laws • Protected freemen from arbitrary arrest, imprisonment, and other legal actions • Due process of law • Habeas Corpus • No person can be held in prison without being charged with a crime • No new taxes without consulting his Great Council of Lords • No taxation without representation?
Questions for the Prime Minister • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpVycRpa2L8