Chapter 14 Section 3: Formation of England

What barbarian invaders were some of the earliest settlers of England and would unite with Anglo-Saxons to form the modern-day country of England?

• Magyars

• Franks

• Romans

• Vikings

The Norman Conquest of England was led by what great military leader?

• Genghis Khan

• William the Conqueror

• Eleanor of Aquitaine

• Leif Erikson

What were the two main goals of England during their early years?

To accomplish one of the goals King ____________ would marry Eleanor of Aquitaine of _________ and would inherit territory in that foreign land.

Henry II of England would send royals judges across England once a year to __________, _________ & _____________?

• Punish crimes committed by citizens

• Take a census

• Settle lawsuits amongst the citizens of England

• Collect taxes from the citizens of England

• Perform marriage ceremonies as the King was only person able to grant marriages.

The rulings of the royals judges sent out by Henry II formed a unified body of law known as ________?

• Parliament

• Common Law

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

King __________ raised taxes on the nobles of England and was forced to sign the ____________.

The majority of the Magna Carta centered around what issue?

• Protecting personal freedoms

• Property rights of barons (nobles)

• Equality for all citizens of England

• Suffrage (right of women to vote in the government)

Identify 3 major outcomes of the Magna Carta. (HINT: What changes occurred as a result of the Magna Carta)

What is the name of the legislative group formed in England during the reign of Edward I?

• Congress

• Parliament

• Senate

• House of Representatives