Aim: How did Monarchs in England and France expand royal authority and lay the foundations for united nation-states?

Bell Ringer: Read pages 58-60 “Monarchs, Nobles, and the Church” and “English Kings Strengthen Their Power”

Objectives:

1.Students will describe the rise and achievements of significant rulers in medieval Europe.

2.Students will development of English legal and constitutional history.

Agenda:

1.Bell Ringer (10 min)

2.Copy Diagram on page 58 "Royal Power Increases" and fill in the squares 'William the Conqueror' and 'Henry II' (10 min)

3.Discuss – What groups gained and loss power?

4.Journal 27 - How did William and Henry II increase royal power? (10 min)

5.Read pages 60-61 "Evolving Traditions of Government" (rest of class)

Home Learning: Journal 28 – How was the power of the English king limited?

Primary Source: P. 60 – Why did King John agree to the Magna Carta?