The Beginning of Nation States-Torres

  • Period: 1000 to 1492

    Beginning of Nation States

  • Holy Roman Empire and Churches
    1100

    Holy Roman Empire and Churches

    A major political institution in Europe that lasted from the ninth to the nineteenth centuries. The investiture struggle was over, new battles were soon raging between popes and emperors.
  • Struggles of Italy
    1100

    Struggles of Italy

  • Impact of the Crusades
    1187

    Impact of the Crusades

  • King John Signs the Magna Carta
    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