England and France

What is significant about the rule of this king?

Alfred the Great

Edward the Confessor

1066 Battle of Hastings How did this event

affect the course of
English history?

1154 Henry II ascends How did Henry II

to throne strengthen England’s
legal system?

1204 Philip II of France How did Philip

reconquers strengthen the French
Normandy central government?

1215 Magna Carta Why is this document so

important?

1226 Louis IX ascends How did Louis

to throne strengthen the
monarchy while
weakening the nobility?
1295 Model Parliament How was this a major
step towards
democratic
government?
1302 Estates-General Why was the Estates-
General called, and how
was it different from the
English Parliament?

Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine, and why was she a significant player in English and French history?

What is the historical significance of Hugh Capet?