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Evolution of England and France: From Viking Invasions to Magna Carta and Estates General

Explore the historical developments of England and France, from early Viking invasions to the signing of the Magna Carta and the establishment of the Estates General. Discover key events and influential figures in the evolution of these nations.

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Evolution of England and France: From Viking Invasions to Magna Carta and Estates General

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  1. England and France Develop

  2. England (Early Invasions) • Vikings (Danish) • Alfred the Great turns back Vikings • England United under 1 rule • “Land of the Angles” • 1016 – Danish king conquered England • Molds Anglo-Saxons and Vikings together

  3. England (Norman Conquest) • William the Conqueror (Duke of Normandy) • William invades England • Battle of Hastings • Normans win • William declares England his property

  4. Battle of Hastings • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLy1LskT6Y8

  5. Battle of Hastings Map

  6. England Evolves • English Kings want 2 things • Add to French Land • Strengthen power over nobles and Church

  7. England Evolves • Henry II • Marries Eleanor of Aquitaine (From France) • Vassal to French king, but also a king himself

  8. Juries and Common Law • Loyal People – 12 neighbors of the accused who answered royal judge’s questions • Only King’s court could conduct • Common Law – Unified body of law from rulings of England’s royal judges

  9. Magna Carta • John “Softsword” • Lost Normandy and Northern France • Cruel to Subjects • Alienated from Church • His nobles revolted and had him sign Magna Carta

  10. Magna Carta • June 15, 1215 – Nobles forced John to agree • Safeguard noble’s feudal rights and limits kings powers

  11. Magna Carta • Later- Applied to every citizen • No Taxation without representation • Trial by jury • Protection of the law

  12. Model Parliament • Edward I needs $ for war – raised Parliament • Meets at Westminster • House of Commons (knights and burghers) • House of Lords (nobles and bishops)

  13. France • 1000 – 47 Feudal territories

  14. Hugh Capet • Began Capetian Dynasty • Weak rulers at first • Paris – Good for trade • Power spread outward

  15. Philip II – Powerful Capetian • Ruled 1180-1223 • Willing to do whatever for power • Increased territory of France • Normandy • 3X land under his control • Wanted stronger central gov’t • Sent bailiffs to collect taxes in every district

  16. Louis IX (Grandson of Philip II) • Ruled 1226-1270 • Ideal king (very religious) • Made French appeals court • Strengthened monarchy • Weakened Feudal ties

  17. Philip IV – Ruled 1285-1314 • Feud with Pope • Pope refused to allow priest to pay taxes • Philip called meeting of lords and bishops (commoners were included)

  18. Estates General • 1st Estate – Church • 2nd Estate – Great Lords • 3rd Estate – Commoners (Wealthy landowners, merchants)

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