Thursday, January 24, 2013

Top 7 things European kings did to get more power.


Mr. Crandells  top ten list...

  1. Get common set of laws. (Henry II)
  2. State officials to enforce the laws (Police system).  (Philip Augustus)
  3. Court system for centralized justice. (Henry II and Louis IX)
  4. EVERYONE pay taxes to the central government. (Phillip Augustus , William the conqueror and the Domesday Book)
  5. Standing army (do not have to ask) loyal to the king. (Edward I and Parliament/Estates general in reading)
  6. Make people who are threatening part of the system (Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer). (Philip Augustus)
  7. Get religion to affirm or improve your power (Philip IV)


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