England and France Develop

1. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance.

• William the Conqueror
William was the invader of “The Norman Conquest”, he also was the
duke of Normandy.
• Henry II
Henry II was a British king that added some of Willam the Conqueror
lands by marrying Eleanor of Aquitaine from France.
• common law
Common law is the basis for law in many English-speaking countries,
including the United States.
• Magna Carta
Magna Carta was a crucial turning point in the struggle to establish
freedom.
• parliament
It is a sinonim of legistative group.
• Hugh Capet
Hugh Capet was an undistinguished duke from the middle of France
• Philip II
Philip II was one of the most powerfull Capetians, that ruled from
1180 to 1223.
• Estates-General
they were assemblies convened by the king in an exceptional manner
and attended by representatives of the so-called three estates.
3. What two legal practices date back to Henry II?
Juries and common law
4. What are some basic rights guaranteed by the Magna Carta?
All free men have the right to justice and a fair trial with a jury.
5. Why did Philip II call the Estates-General together?
Philip II called the Estates-General together to weaken the power of
the great lords and church leaders and strengthen the royal powers.