Political and Social Change

Flashcards about Political and Social Change in the Middle Ages

Magna Carta

A document signed in 1215 by King John of England, listing rights the king could not ignore.

Habeas Corpus

A Latin phrase meaning 'you have the body,' ensuring people are charged with a crime and convicted at a jury trial before imprisonment.

Parliament

The lawmaking body that governs England today, which developed from a council of nobles advising the king.

Runnymede

The field near London where the Magna Carta was signed by King John.

Hundred Years' War

A long conflict between England and France that started after the French king died without sons in 1328.

Joan of Arc

A teenage peasant girl who rallied the French troops during the Hundred Years’ War.

Black Death

A deadly plague that swept through Europe between 1347 and 1351.

Bubonic Plague

One of the forms of plague that caused the Black Death.

Magna Carta's Impact

Inspired limiting the king's power and eventually led to the development of Parliament.

Parliament's Growing Power (England)

Increased during the Hundred Years’ War as the king needed its approval to raise money.

Monarchy's Popularity (France)

Increased during the Hundred Years’ War, strengthening the king's power.

Origin of the Black Death

Originated in central and eastern Asia and was brought to Europe by traders.

Spread of the Black Death

Spread to people by fleas that had feasted on the blood of infected rats.

Impact of Labor Shortage

The labor shortage from the Black Death led to an increase in rights for the peasantry.

King John

King of England who signed the Magna Carta in 1215.