Government 18 Flashcards
How did the development of a money based economy contribute to the decline of feudalism in Western Europe?
Italy became a center of European trade with rich lands. Italy’s merchants collected great fortunes and many cities became centers of power and wealth, while many nobles moved to cities to seek fortune.
How did the crusades contribute to the decline of feudalism in Western Europe?
Many nobles have up on land for money to join the crusades. Other nobles were killed by the crusades and the kings claimed the land.
How did the growth of towns contribute to the decline of feudalism in Western Europe?
When towns became to grow, kings agreed to support towns in exchange for money. Kings protected towns and helped the grow rich. With the money the kings earned, they hired armies to attack troublesome nobles.
How did the increasing power of central governments contribute to the decline of feudalism in Western Europe?
Over time, kings became powerful. Instead of ruling nobles, large areas of Europe were united under a single king. Eventually these areas became a nation where people share territory and government.
What was the impact of the Magna Carta?
The Magna Carta: •decline fuedalism •strengthened royal authority •shifted power to the common people •strengthened English common law
How did the Magna Carta help develop democratic principles that influenced the Declaration of Independence and the constitution?
The Magna Carta was written to:
•establish basic rights of humans
(Trailing criminals before judging the guilty)
The Magna Carta started the basic rights. -eventually to the constitution and declaration.
