The High and Late Middle Ages - Gabriel

By Danielle Gabriel
  • Period: Sep 13, 1000 to Sep 14, 1492

    The High and Late Middle Ages

    Nation-state – a political unit, that has to have territory, boundaries, political organization that controls its own internal and foreign affairs, a population, and it must be recognized by other political units
  • Jan 1, 1215

    King John Signs the Magna Carta

    King John Signs the Magna Carta
    The Magna Carta shaped English government for many years to come. It contained 2 important ideas; 1) nobles had rights, which would later be extended to all citizens and 2) The document forced monarchs to obey the same laws as others.
  • Oct 18, 1230

    Due Process of Law

    Due Process of Law
    This clause protected freedmen from unreasonable arrests, imprisonment, and other actions related to law. This policy basically said the government must act fairly and follow the rules.
  • Mar 24, 1250

    Habeas Corpus

    Habeas Corpus
    The principle that no person can be held in prison without first being charged with a specific crime. This still stands today in the United States, and shows yet another idea reflected in today's government. Later, this principle became known as the Petition of Right in 1628, then the Habeas Corpus Act in 1679.
  • May 15, 1295

    The Development of Parliament

    The Development of Parliament
    Following the creation of the Magna Carta, the Great Council made many decisions. They later became Parliament. This was England's legislature, which helped unify England.
  • Jul 9, 1295

    Model Parliament

    Model Parliament
    Expanded by King Edward I, the Parliament eventually evolved into a two-house body: the House of the Lords and the House of the Commons. Here, representatives were lords and clergy, as well as common people. This government system resembles many others created after it.