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William defeats the English infantry in the Battle of Hastings, becomes the King of England, and implements feudalism.
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Henry II comes into power and strengthens the aristocracy
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Thomas a Becket is appointed Archbishop of Canterbury by Henry II
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Thomas a Becket and Henry II constantly argue over the power of the church courts
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Henry the Younger is coronated
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Thomas a Becket is murdered by four knights after Henry II utters something about his disappearance
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Richard the Lion-Hearted is coronated; he goes on to lead a terrible reign, rarely being in England but using their money for his own finances.
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John is coronated; he is a cruel, inept ruler and he fights Philip II and Pope Innocent III.
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Philip II declares John unfaithful with unwarranted claims to French land.
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The barons become sick of John’s treatment and decide to act upon it. They force John to agree to the Magna Carta, which binds him to respect feudal rights.
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