Building the British Monarchy and the Magna Carta

Change in Government System Feudalism -> Monarchy Under the Monarchy: Trade Increase Creation of a Money /Coin System Taxes Town courts and laws Townspeople Supported the Monarch

Royal Power in England William the Conqueror builds foundation of a central government William is the only ruler Officials sent out to gather information on property Doomsday Book

Building of the Monarch Henry I established loyal royal officials and the exchequer Henry II established courts in the country side with both Grand Juries (decided what cases went to court) and Trial Juries (gave verdicts on cases) Royal Courts decisions became the basis of common law.

Struggle with the Monarch John is excommunicated by Pope Innocent III John promises to pay an annual fee to Rome to be forgiven by the Pope Raised taxes to support his war in France

Magna Carta Angered by taxes and issues with the church, John is forced to sign the Magna Carta Main points of the Magna Carta: Rights given to nobles Limit power of Monarch Creation of The Great Council King had to respect the law

Origins of the English Parliament Great Council changes to Parliament Lords and Bishops voted, Knights and Commoners only gave opinion when asked Two houses of Parliament, House of Lords and House of Commons Eventually leads to Limited Monarchy