The Power Struggles of the High Middle Ages

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During the High Middle Ages, who fought for power?

Kings

In 1164, King Henry II of England issued the Constitutions of Clarendon to

Limit the authority of church officials

Under the Constitutions of Clarendon, church officials who committed crimes were

Tried in a church court

The rivalry between King Henry II and Thomas Beckett was caused by

<p>The Constitutions of Clarendon</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Magna Carta was issued by King John of England in response to

<p>Pressure from the barons</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Magna Carta limited the authority of

<p>King John</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Magna Carta served as a basis for political freedom for future generations, including

<p>Americans in 1776</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which years did the reissuance of the Magna Carta and the creation of the Charter of the Forest occur?

<p>1216, 1217, and 1225</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Charter of the Forest guarantee for free men?

<p>Access to previously private royal forest lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the punishment for stealing deer from royal forests before the Charter of the Forest?

<p>Mutilation or death</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did King Henry III of England face pressure from the barons?

<p>Over authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Provisions of Oxford create to advise the king?

<p>A council of 15 people</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Baron's War take place?

<p>From 1263 to 1267</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Provisions of Westminster focus on?

<p>Reforms on inheritance and taxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Henry III do with some of the provisions of the Provisions of Westminster?

<p>Denied them with the approval of the pope</p> Signup and view all the answers

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