1. Chapter 9- The High Middle Ages Created by: Alexa Burgos, Jackie Woods, Maritza Gonzalez, and Samantha Quigley

2. Sec. 1-Growth of Royal Power in England and France Exchequer- treasury Common law- legal system based on custom and court rulings. Jury- group of men sworn to speak the truth. Monarchs in Europe stood at the head of society and had limited power.

3. English Rulers Duke William- (England) Exerted firm control over his land; created the Domesday Book. Henry II- (England) expanded the system royal justice, began jury system and created the common law. John- (England) was excommunicated; allowed Magna Carta. Edward I- (England) strengthened the Parliament.

4. French Rulers Hugh Capet- (France) count of Paris; increased royal power- built an effective bureaucracy. Philip II- (France) introduced a new national tax-most powerful ruler in Europe. Louis IX- (France) was king and saint; expanded royal courts, outlawed private wars, and ended serfdom. Philip IV- (France) tied to collect new taxes from clergy but the pope forbade him to; also extended royal government

5. Evolution of English Government Norman Conquest(1066)-William of Normandy defeats Anglo- Saxons at Hastings. Domesday Book(1086)- William I uses this survey as a basis for taxation. Common Law(1160s-1180s)- Henry II lays foundation for English legal system.\ Magna Carta(1215)- John signs this document limiting royal power and extending rights. Model Parliament(1295)- Edward I summons Parliament, which includes representatives of common people.