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Emergence of Nation States

Emergence of Nation States. World History SOL WHI 12a. Essential Question. How did European Nation States expand their territories and consolidate their power?. England. What was common law?. Common law was a system of royal justice Common law established royal courts

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Emergence of Nation States

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  1. Emergence of Nation States World History SOL WHI 12a

  2. Essential Question • How did European Nation States expand their territories and consolidate their power?

  3. England

  4. What was common law? • Common law was a system of royal justice • Common law established royal courts • Common law was based on customs and traditions

  5. What was the Magna Carta?

  6. Parliament • The King of England had to summon his nobles to a council in order to raise taxes • The council had nobles, clergy, and commoners • The council became known as Parliament

  7. Hundred Years War

  8. Hundred Years War

  9. France • Hugh Capet elected King of France in 987 • Hugh Capet and his heirs increased royal power • The Hundred Years War also helped define France as a country

  10. Spain (Reconquista)

  11. Spain

  12. Russia

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