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Period: 1000 to 1492
1000-1492
Nation-State:a sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent. -
1179
Philip II takes Power
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1215
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 -
1295
King Edward expands Parliament
King Edward I brought his nobility and leaders together and formed them into Parliament to get their consent to new laws.