The Beginning Of Nation States

  • Period: 1000 to 1492

    The Beginning Of Nation States

    Nation State: a type of state that joins the political entity of a state to the cultural entity of a nation.
  • 1096

    The Crusades

    The Crusades
    A period in time when Muslims and Christians fought for power over holy places including Jerusalem.
  • 1215

    King John Signs the Magna Carta

    King John Signs the Magna Carta
    King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta (Great Charter) and it did 2 important things. 1- forced monarchs to obey the laws and 2- gave nobles rights, that were later extended to all free men.
  • 1337

    The Hundred Years War

    The Hundred Years War
    A war between France and England over the land. France kings wanted more power over France but Edward III of England's mother was a French princess claimed the crown. This started the war.
  • 1482

    The Granada War

     The Granada War
    A war between Isabella I of Castile and the Nasrid's Dynasty Emirate of Granada. Castile won the war which lead to Spain breaking away from Muslim rule.
  • 1485

    War Of The Roses

    War Of The Roses
    Henry VII won at battle or Bosworth Field and began the Tudor Dynasty