KMGC1HASTINGS-JOHNLOCKE

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  • Oct 14, 1066

    The Battle of Hastings

    The Battle of Hastings
    The Battle of Hastings took place near Hastings (current day East Sussex, England). After the King of England, Edward the Confessor died childless, the crown went to Harold Godwinson. But, William, the Duke of Normandy believed that he should get the thrown because, he was Edward the Confessor's cousin once removed.
  • Jan 1, 1086

    William the Conqueror published the Domesday Book

    William the Conqueror published the Domesday Book
    William, the Duke of Normandy, conquered England from Harold. This is where his got his nickname "William the Conqueror". In his rule, he made England feudalistic. William created the Domesday Book. It was a record of how much land citizen's owned in England. This book was suppose to show how much a citizen could afford to pay in tax.
  • May 18, 1152

    Henry the Second married Eleanor of Aquitaine

    Henry the Second married Eleanor of Aquitaine
    Henry the Second was William the Conqueror's great grandson. They ruled England and part of France together. With this much land, came too much power. There empire was too controlling on the citizens.
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta was Published

    Magna Carta was Published
    This document was published to limit King John's power. It stated that the king is not above the law. The Magna Carta was one of the first steps to a new type of government.
  • Jan 1, 1291

    The Crusades Ended

    The Crusades Ended
    The end of the Crusades lead to more power for the Kings. With newly open land from the knights and nobles that did not return, Kings had more space to rule.
  • Ideas of a Social Contract Emerged in the Enlightenment

    Ideas of a Social Contract Emerged in the Enlightenment
    During the Enlightenment, philosophers started questioning the ways their governments ran. Many believe that the government's job is to help it's citizens.
  • Two Treatises of Government was Published

    Two Treatises of Government was Published
    This essay was written during the Enlightenment by John Locke. It said that a government's job is to protect citizen's natural rights. And, if a government wasn't doing this, the people have the right to change the overthrow it.
  • John Locke Died

    John Locke Died
    John Locke was a philosopher in the Enlightenment. His idea's of "natural rights" inspired many people in this time period. It helped citizen's realize that their government was not working. His work also helped spark many revolutions.