1. Building the British Monarchy and the Magna Carta

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

7. 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

9. 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