Chapter 14.3 Flashcards
Henry2
English King, married Eleanor of Aquitaine, added to English land in England
common law
Henry 2 introduced juries and these judges, case by case, formed this unified body of law
Magna Carta
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.
parliament
English King, Edward 1 called 2 burgesses from every borough, 2 Knights from every country to serve as this legislative group
Hugh Capet
succeeded Louis the Sluggard (last member of Carolingian family)
- undistinguished duke from middle of France
- started Capetian dynasty that ruled France
Phillip 2
Phillip Augustus, most powerful King from Capetian dynasty
- took land from England, King John
- stronger central government, established bailiffs(Royal officials)
Estates-General
French meeting:
- 1st Estate, church leaders
- 2nd Estate,great lords
- 3rd Estate, commoners, wealthy landowners, or merchants (Phillip invited)
William the conqueror
lead the last invasion of England- duke of Normandy-claimed English crown bc cousin of King Edward be-defeat Harold Godwinson