Chapter 14.3 Flashcards

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Henry2

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English King, married Eleanor of Aquitaine, added to English land in England

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common law

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Henry 2 introduced juries and these judges, case by case, formed this unified body of law

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Magna Carta

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great charter, people forced John to sign, safeguarded people’s feudal rights, limit kings power-no taxation without representation, a trial by jury, and the protection of the law.

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parliament

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English King, Edward 1 called 2 burgesses from every borough, 2 Knights from every country to serve as this legislative group

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Hugh Capet

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succeeded Louis the Sluggard (last member of Carolingian family)

  • undistinguished duke from middle of France
  • started Capetian dynasty that ruled France
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Phillip 2

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Phillip Augustus, most powerful King from Capetian dynasty

  • took land from England, King John
  • stronger central government, established bailiffs(Royal officials)
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Estates-General

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French meeting:

  • 1st Estate, church leaders
  • 2nd Estate,great lords
  • 3rd Estate, commoners, wealthy landowners, or merchants (Phillip invited)
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William the conqueror

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lead the last invasion of England- duke of Normandy-claimed English crown bc cousin of King Edward be-defeat Harold Godwinson

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