02.06 Developing A National Identity

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Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great
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drove the Danes out of England around 836 CE. Strengthened the army, build navy and fortresses. Was seen as the king of all England, beginning England's national identity
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How did the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella help unify Spain?
How did the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella help unify Spain?
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it unified their two kingdoms and established Spain as having one religion (Catholic) and language. Most importantly it unified Spain Nationally.
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How did Joan of Arc help establish a national identity for France?
How did Joan of Arc help establish a national identity for France?
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she led an army and freed the city of Orleans, France in 10 days. Became a national symbol that everyone could relate to. She was betrayed by a Frenchman and burned at the stake by the English.
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how did the Magna Carta influence modern democratic law and rights?
how did the Magna Carta influence modern democratic law and rights?
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the ideas of checks and balances, a jury of peers, precedents, parliament, and that no one is above the law. Individual rights
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what impact did the Great Schism have on the Roman Catholic Church?
what impact did the Great Schism have on the Roman Catholic Church?
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Europe and the church split over which was the "true pope." led to stronger national identity when people realized the the king actually had more power than the church
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Hugh Capet
Hugh Capet
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French King who began consolidating territory that would ultimately result in modern France.
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William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror
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a Norman King who invaded/conquered England in 1066. Crowned king William I.
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common laws
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laws Henry II established that applied to all Englishmen
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parliament
parliament
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legislative body like US congress that is used in England and other countries (est. by Magna Carta)
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Estates-General
Estates-General
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legislative body in France made up of the different classes of French subjects
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Hundred Years' War
Hundred Years' War
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(1337-1453) series of conflicts/battles between France and England. King Edward II declared himself King of France- French got mad and went to war
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reconquista
reconquista
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the Spanish name for the centuries-long Christian conquest of the Iberian Peninsula (& Castile)