Chapter 27

England and France became strong nations by raising taxes. The kings power became stronger under Philip the second, he made Paris the center of government, Philip also increased the size of his kingdom by marriage and by winning back the French lands held by the English. Then when Philips grandson came along he made it illegal to use coins that made anywhere else but the royal mint.

1)   It marked the begging national government in France.

2)   Magna Carta took away some of the kings power and gave it to the nobles.

3)   The position of common people in England and France improved as a result in the 100 year war because there was a higher demand for work and less workers.

4)   Otto set up a Christian Roman Empire by removing nobles and made his loyal followers bishops and abbots and gave them government posts.

5)   The moors brought learning and luxury to Spain.

6)   The purpose of Spanish Inquisition was to stop new Christians secretly practicing their old religion.