(think cause and effect) -The Normans brought Feudalism and Fealty into Western Europe, they contributed to the basis for tax collection. Also, with feudalism came fiefs or property in return for battle work. Along with structure, the Vikings also brought art and construction such as the Song of Roland and the Bayeux Tapestry. Describe feudalism as a political and military contract. Which social classes did it engage?
Thesis: Summary: The Hundred Years War began in 1337 and lasted until 1453. The fighting, however, was not continual. Instead it was a cycle of battles, peace treaties, and breaches of these peace treaties. At the start of the war in 1337, though serfdom was still in practice, England had already been largely successful in establishing a capable, central monarchy. The monarch, however, was kept in check by the English parliament that had been born during the thirteenth century.
His last aim was the succession. Henry would need a male heir so as to secure the throne for the Tudors. The first of Henry’s aims to be completed was to start the differentiation between himself and his father. In April 1509, just as he had become ruler, he had two of his father’s most powerful men arrested; Edmund Dudley and Richard Empson, and a year later the two were executed. Henry had done this so he could abolish the Council Learned in Law, meaning that he could cancel 175 bonds his father had put in place with his Nobles.
Even Harold of Wessex had agreed that this should happen in a visit to Normandy! Edward though had changed his mind on his deathbed. There he named Harold as the heir to the throne and it was this choice that the English Earls decided to agree with. Because of this decision, William of Normandy decided that he would take the throne of England by force. This way he would have what was rightfully his.
1901 Code of Hammurabi monument is discovered by French archaeologists. 1910 The Code of Hammurabi was translated by Leonard William King. During the rule of King Hammurabi he wrote the Code of Hammurabi. This consisted of many laws that changed the society, hindered women’s rights and independence and left a lasting impression for future generations. Were these laws too tough for the people to handle or where they what the Mesopotamia society needed to bring order and justice to their society?
Thus was established feudalism in France. Over time, some of the king's vassals would grow so powerful that they often posed a threat to the king. For example, after the Battle of Hastings in 1066, the Duke of Normandy added "King of England" to his titles, becoming both the vassal to (as Duke of Normandy) and the equal of (as king of England) the king of France. Kingdom of France (843–1791) Main articles: Kingdom of France, Capetian dynasty, Valois dynasty, and Bourbon
Part 1: Terms Middle Ages -Time period between the postclassical era and the renaissance. Consists of Dark Ages and the High Middle Ages, in which the latter saw an improvement in trade, economy, and lives of peasants. (Page 214) Gothic- an architectural style developed during the Middle Ages in western Europe; featured pointed arches and flying buttresses as external support on main walls. (Page 227) Vikings- A culture originating in Scandinavia (now Norway, Denmark and Sweden) around the mid-8th century AD The Vikings were fierce conquerors, brave explorers, and skilled craftspeople; they invaded and settled countries throughout Western Europe. (Page 216) Manorialism-Organization of rural economy and society by three classes of manors: a lord’s own land, serf holdings, and free peasant land.
Genre research History The typical content of a history play would involve specific content in regards to what period of time in which the play is set. Shakespeare for example wrote many historical plays based on the lives of English kings. Shakespeare lived under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I so his plays are often regarded as Tudor propaganda because they often celebrate the founders of the Tudors. One of Shakespeare’s many historical plays was All is True, based on the life of Henry VIII of England. The play takes us through Henry’s life from his divorce of Katherine of Aragon to his marriage to Anne Boleyn.
William the conqueror and the Motte and bailey castles William was born in 1027 or 1028 in Normandy .William the conqueror was the first Norman king of England, ruling from 1066 until he died in 1087. In early 1060s William became a contender for the throne of England. There were other potential claimants, including the powerful Harold Godwinson, who was named the next king by Edward the confessor. William argued that Edward had previously promised the throne to him, and that Harold had sworn to support William in his claim. William built a large fleet and invaded England in September 1066 killing Harold at the battle of Hastings in the eye on 14 October 1066.
The concept of nation-states with strong central governmental power stems from the consolidation of powers by some kings of the Middle Ages. These kings formed royal courts, appointed sheriffs, formed royal armies, and began to collect taxes - all concepts central to modern government. A leading example was the French kingdom, ruled by the Capetian dynasty from 987 until the early 14th century. French provincial nobles and their castles and knights were brought under effective royal control during this time, and national unity benefited. Conversely Germany, which had strong kings in the 10th and early 11th centuries, suffered a series of political conflicts during the High Middle Ages between rulers and the Church, which weakened national cohesion and elevated regional lords to great