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This is France during the Middle Ages

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This is the Magna Carta

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This outlines the Holy Roman Empire area

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The High Middle Ages saw a rapidly increasing population which brought lots of social and political change

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Otto I was a patron of German culture and he brought the church under his control. In return for protecting the pope he was crowned emperor of the Romans.

Frederick I ruled the holy roman empire, and he tried taking over parts of Italy. He got the name "Barbarossa" from the Italians which means red-beard (Rotbart in German)

Frederick II was ruler of the Holy Roman Empire as well as sicily

Reflection- The catholic religion is still around today

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William of Normandy  landed on the coast of England with heavily armed knights , they won. Norman knights received parcels of land from the king.

English monarchy was enlarged under Henry II. Increased the number of criminal cases. He also creates means of taking property cases  from local courts into royal courts.

The Magna Carta or the Great Charter was the feudal relationship between kings and vasalls. It was used to limit the power of nobles so they didn't rival the king.

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It influenced our laws and governmental system today

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Philip II Augustus was a turning point in the french monarchy, he expanded its income and power. He fought wars against the English to take control of French territories.

Estates were social classes, three in number. The clergy was the first, the nobles were the second, and the peasants were the third.

Reflection- Influenced our social classes today

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Big Idea: During the High Middle Ages, monarchs began to extend their power and build strong estates

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Big Idea: During the High Middle Ages, monarchs began to extend their power and build strong estates

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Borders were shifted during the High Middle Ages especially since there was a large population increase and expansion normally warranted war.

The High Middle Ages were sort of like the industrial revolution. It was a time where Europe became a lot more organized especially seeing as barbarian attacks stopped, and the Carolingian Renaissance brought about scientific breakthroughs and philosophy and the arts. It is also a lot like the US now because of the population increase in both Europe (during) and the US now. Christianity played a large role in the European community and society like it does today.

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The western Slavs formed the Polish and Bohemian kingdoms

Eastern Slavic people also settled in the Ukraine and Russia area. They encountered Swedish vikings later. Oleg settled in Kiev and created Rus

Mongols conquered Russia in the 13th century. They occupied Russia and forced the princes to pay a tribute

Reflection- Culture was formed that has influenced culture in america

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Elements to Address:

Slavic Europe

Kievan Rus

Mongols

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Otto I

Frederick I

Frederick II

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Philip II Augustus

Estates

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The Norman Conquest

Henry II

The Magna Carta

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1215: Magna Carta - Online Library of Liberty

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The great charter of King John, granted June 15, a.d. 1215. John, by the Grace of God, King of England, Lord of Ireland, Duke of Normandy, Aquitaine, and Count of Anjou, to his Archbishops, Bishops, Abbots, Earls, Barons, Justiciaries, Foresters, Sheriffs, Governors, Officers, and to all Bailiffs, and his faithful subjects, greeting.

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Big Idea:  During the High Middle Ages, monarchs began to extend their power and build strong states.

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Big Idea:  During the High Middle Ages, monarchs began to extend their power and build strong states.

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*Please give evidence of this big idea seen in England, France, the Holy Roman Empire, and Central / Eastern Europe.

*Evidence for each of the four areas must include 3 items:

A description of what the area looked like during the High Middle Ages (complete with the elements to address).

A visual that you believe best represents the area.

A reflective statement with a connection to our U.S. society today.